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How soon after I/O surgery should radiation start. I had my Left I/O 2 weeks ago just curious what the typical time frame was post surgery? My Dr is going to call me this Monday thanks to all of you for your support.
Art
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Hi Art:
If I remember correctly, my oncologist told me that if I didn't decide by about 4-6 weeks, I had chosen surveillence by default.
I did ultimatley choose surveillence, and although it is stressful at times, I feel it was right for me.
I re-read some of your other posts, and I might have chosen RT if I had had that unusual set of tumors.
Best wishes.Fish
TC1
Right I/O 4/22/1988
RPLND 6/20/1988
TC2
Left I/O 9/17/2003
Surveillance
Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; one equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will; to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
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have you looked at all your options? is radiation the best case for you? depending on the protocol radiation should take place 4-6 weeks after the surgery but can take place later.
good luck!Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.
Incorrect Diagnosis of epididymitis: 8/17/07 - BE SURE!
Diagnosis: 08/28/07
Tumor markers: normal
Left I/O: 08/29/07
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Art,
You're over one month past your I/O....still sticking with RT and when do you start?Retired moderator. Husband, left I/O 16Dec2005, stage I seminoma with elevated b-HCG, no LVI, RTx15 (25Gy). All clear ever since.
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Hey Karen...
Yes Im going to start my radiation on Tues Nov 27th. So far it's all worked out for me I found a closer facility 12 miles from home. Its a satelite facility afiliated with Loma Linda University. Met with my radiation oncoligist last week. Was going to start this week but the Thanksgiving holiday will be closed on Thur-Fri. Thanks for asking Karen hope your doing well bye.
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Art:
Good luck next week!Fish
TC1
Right I/O 4/22/1988
RPLND 6/20/1988
TC2
Left I/O 9/17/2003
Surveillance
Tho' much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are; one equal temper of heroic hearts, made weak by time and fate, but strong in will; to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
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