Prayers Needed

Hi, I need some prayers. I’m having my 1st radiation treatment for the 1 ½ inch tumor on my vaginal cuff. It is in between my bladder and colon. My CA had gone from 241 to 865 in a month. They stopped my chemo. I will be having radiation everyday for 4 weeks, except Sat. and Sun. I heard that the side effects can be worse than chemo in some women. I was wondering if it shrinks the tumor, can the tumor start to grow again after treatment. I know there are a lot of women who had tumors shrunk by chemo. Unfortunately the chemo’s I was on did nothing.I'm praying so hard that this radiation does the trick and I finally get a break.
Hugs and Prayers Terry

[survivor_susie]

Hi Terry,
I've had internal and external radiation.  I had external IMRT for 4 weeks, and internal vaginal radiation for 3 treatments.  Other than digestion problems, I didn't have any problems with any of it.  I wasn't tired, I wasn't sick...you just have to limit your diet to really bland food for a while.  

I worked full time and continued to work out at the gym nearly every day.  In case you think I'm a jock or something, I'm 56, short and overweight!

Best of luck to you.  No need to be scared.  It was amazingly easy.  I hope it's the same for you.

Kathy

[jane65]

Hi Terry,
I was so glad to read Kathy's post, I hope you find the treatments as tolerable as she did.

You have my prayers for a successful treatment and good health!
Love you,
Jane

[dawnlyn]

Terry,

I would like to add my prayers as well for success........Love, Dawnlyn

[justscore]

I pray for success and peace for you..........

Heidi

[crecco]

Terry,
   Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you begin your radiation treatments.
        Chris