Radiotherapy

FormerMember
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Considering Cyberknife as an alternative radiotherapy option but understand it is more intensive and not sure my bladder will cope with the 45 minute session. 

Has anyone any experience they can share ?

  • from my experience, it's only a couple of mins the rest is hanging around and them getting you into position 

    not always as easy as it looks and getting changed 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Graham s

    Thanks Graham Can I ask how many sessions did you have ?

  • Hi Opti,

     I had my first session of radiotherapy today. When they checked my bladder with ultrasound they said that it was not full enough. I was then asked to drink another 2 cups of water. After waiting 40 minutes I felt the need to go to the toilet. As long as you notify them then this is okay. I then had to drink another 4 cups of water. After 30 minutes I felt the need to go again. Luckily enough they called me in, once you’re on the bed the need to go fades. I was on the bed for about 10-15 minutes. They have now extended my appointment time by 1 hour so that I can hydrate myself at home before my appointments. I did head to the toilet afterwards. I’m having 37 sessions. 

    I hope this helps 

    Tyler

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Tyler19

    Many thanks Tyler 

    Good luck with the sessions 

    Opti