External Beam Therapy

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Posted 18 Jan 2016 at 14:13

Regarding davews' post - it does seem to vary from area to area. It's not - yet - the norm in my NHS area which is odd because the consultant in overall charge of my case was a leading light in the initial trials of the 20 session approach. I think she is pushing for it hence my appointment with her next month.

Starting the bicalutamide today. I'm going to take them early evening as there is less chance of me forgetting! Doesn't seem to matter when you take them according to the bumf as long as you try to take them at roughly the same time each day.

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Posted 18 Jan 2016 at 19:41

I was asked towards the end of 2007 when I was 71 whether I wished to take part in the CHHiP trial with randomized selection into the 37 fraction standard, 19 or 20 hypofractionated arms. So suitable 'old timers' were eligible even back then.

I asked if I was drawn into the 37 fraction arm if I could have the 20 higher dose fractions outside the study but was told no. I asked if I was drawn into the 19 fraction arm whether I could withdraw and have the standard 37 fractions instead and was told yes. As a further variation, I asked whether I could have an additional 2 fractions each of 2gy added to the 37 fractions. (This was on the basis that slightly better cure rates have been obtained with higher doses albeit with increased risk of more severe side effects). The Marsden would not agree to this - no doubt due to NICE guidance.

Hope treatment goes well.

Barry

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Posted 18 Jan 2016 at 23:12

Hiya. My husband age 73 went for his ct planning scan today and followed all instructions for the past 5 days. Unfortunately they could not do the scan as he was told he had wind in the bowel. He has to go back this Friday. Any suggestions???? He is due to have 4 weeks daily ERT. He has also been given a different suppository.

Edited by member 18 Jan 2016 at 23:15 | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 19 Jan 2016 at 00:13

Hi Marietta, I have replied on your own thread.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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