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Foot bone met…. radiation??

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    • March 19, 2014 at 5:52 am
    dhrahn
    Participant

       

      We got the confirmation today that one of the bones in my husbands foot has been taken over by melanoma (supposedly rare). Our options are 1- continue to deal with pain or 2- try radiation. We are wondering has anyone had radiation to foot? This is his first bone met so not even sure what bone radiation is like? Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

       

       
       

       

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        • March 19, 2014 at 3:22 pm
        killmel
        Participant

          Oh my,that is just terrible news. Iam sorry to hear that.

          Do they consider a new met in the bone "progression? Will your husband still be able to stay trial? I am a newbie and trying to understand clinial trial rules. Thank you in advance for answering my question.

          I wish you the best with his treatment.

          • March 19, 2014 at 3:22 pm
          killmel
          Participant

            Oh my,that is just terrible news. Iam sorry to hear that.

            Do they consider a new met in the bone "progression? Will your husband still be able to stay trial? I am a newbie and trying to understand clinial trial rules. Thank you in advance for answering my question.

            I wish you the best with his treatment.

            • March 19, 2014 at 3:22 pm
            killmel
            Participant

              Oh my,that is just terrible news. Iam sorry to hear that.

              Do they consider a new met in the bone "progression? Will your husband still be able to stay trial? I am a newbie and trying to understand clinial trial rules. Thank you in advance for answering my question.

              I wish you the best with his treatment.

              • March 19, 2014 at 11:25 pm
              Tamils
              Participant

                My father had radiation to the spine to treat a bone met there that was causing him a lot of pain and starting to encroach on the spinal column.  They warned that he could only have a single course of radiation to a single site (maybe this is the same for all types of radiation? not sure), so if it came back, there would be no other targeted (nonsystemic) option.  He had two weeks of daily radiation to the site and less than a week in, his pain had gone away and did not return.  The tumor was shown to have greatly decreased.  He had no side effects other than mild sunburn-like skin irritation at the radiation site, treatable with OTC cream, and fatigue.  My best wishes to you.  

                • March 19, 2014 at 11:25 pm
                Tamils
                Participant

                  My father had radiation to the spine to treat a bone met there that was causing him a lot of pain and starting to encroach on the spinal column.  They warned that he could only have a single course of radiation to a single site (maybe this is the same for all types of radiation? not sure), so if it came back, there would be no other targeted (nonsystemic) option.  He had two weeks of daily radiation to the site and less than a week in, his pain had gone away and did not return.  The tumor was shown to have greatly decreased.  He had no side effects other than mild sunburn-like skin irritation at the radiation site, treatable with OTC cream, and fatigue.  My best wishes to you.  

                  • March 19, 2014 at 11:25 pm
                  Tamils
                  Participant

                    My father had radiation to the spine to treat a bone met there that was causing him a lot of pain and starting to encroach on the spinal column.  They warned that he could only have a single course of radiation to a single site (maybe this is the same for all types of radiation? not sure), so if it came back, there would be no other targeted (nonsystemic) option.  He had two weeks of daily radiation to the site and less than a week in, his pain had gone away and did not return.  The tumor was shown to have greatly decreased.  He had no side effects other than mild sunburn-like skin irritation at the radiation site, treatable with OTC cream, and fatigue.  My best wishes to you.  

                      • March 20, 2014 at 12:06 am
                      shanemcdonald99
                      Participant

                        I had the same experience as stated above ^

                        I did get nausea from the radiation though. It was on my lower back / spine.

                        Best regards

                         

                        Shane

                        • March 20, 2014 at 12:06 am
                        shanemcdonald99
                        Participant

                          I had the same experience as stated above ^

                          I did get nausea from the radiation though. It was on my lower back / spine.

                          Best regards

                           

                          Shane

                          • March 20, 2014 at 12:06 am
                          shanemcdonald99
                          Participant

                            I had the same experience as stated above ^

                            I did get nausea from the radiation though. It was on my lower back / spine.

                            Best regards

                             

                            Shane

                          • March 20, 2014 at 1:07 am
                          arthurjedi007
                          Participant

                            Radiation to the bone depends on the amount. I had 30 gray in 10 fractions last summer to t8,t9,t10,t11 vertebrae. Just finished 30 gray in 5 fractions to t10 vertebrae.

                            Most likely the radiation will shrink it but most likely will not get rid of it but it depends on the amount of radiation.

                            My side affects were very minor. Little upset stomach and fatigue but really not worth mentioning they were so minor.

                            • March 20, 2014 at 1:07 am
                            arthurjedi007
                            Participant

                              Radiation to the bone depends on the amount. I had 30 gray in 10 fractions last summer to t8,t9,t10,t11 vertebrae. Just finished 30 gray in 5 fractions to t10 vertebrae.

                              Most likely the radiation will shrink it but most likely will not get rid of it but it depends on the amount of radiation.

                              My side affects were very minor. Little upset stomach and fatigue but really not worth mentioning they were so minor.

                              • March 20, 2014 at 1:07 am
                              arthurjedi007
                              Participant

                                Radiation to the bone depends on the amount. I had 30 gray in 10 fractions last summer to t8,t9,t10,t11 vertebrae. Just finished 30 gray in 5 fractions to t10 vertebrae.

                                Most likely the radiation will shrink it but most likely will not get rid of it but it depends on the amount of radiation.

                                My side affects were very minor. Little upset stomach and fatigue but really not worth mentioning they were so minor.

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