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Effectiveness of Radiation Treatment

by LadyNay36, Jun 26, 2008 05:54PM
My recent PET scan reveals an enlarged 1.3 cm paraaortic lymph node with a max SUV of 4.4. Prior to this PET scan I have had a wedge resection of my upper left lobe followed by 5 rounds of chemo. I am scheduled for radiation  beginning next week. I would like to know how effective is radiation in destroying tumors of this type?

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by PaulMD, Jul 01, 2008 08:41PM
The small size of the tumor makes it an ideal target for radiation treatment.  With the radiation, we can expect a response of as high as 80%.  Side effects of radiation can include pneumonitis (causing pneumonia like symptoms), coughing, and pain coming from the chest area.  Make sure to report every symptom that you will develop to the oncologist.

Regards.
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