Radiation after I/O

[Fish]

Art:

Good luck next week!

[firemedic85]

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.

Art

[Karen]

Art,
You're over one month past your I/O....still sticking with RT and when do you start?

[matt]

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!

[Fish]

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.

[firemedic85]

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