Im about to start radiation for my brain tumor, any advice or tips from others for side effects, etc?

Question

Im about to start radiation for my brain tumor, any advice or tips from others for side effects, etc?

Answer 1

My worst side effect was fatigue. It was worse at the end of the week than at the beginning. Towards the end of the treatments, I was tired almost all the time. I would just sleep whenever I could. I even slept in my office at work. Shut the door, turn out the light and sleep for an hour.

I also had hair lose. I lost my hair in a weird pattern around my head. Where the radiation hit my head. I ended up shaving my head and wearing a hat.

My biggest thing was fear. That first treatment was scary and anti-climatic. I laid there for maybe 10 minutes and got up and left. I didn't feel any different at all. It was almost weird.

The mask was a little disconcerning, but I got used to it pretty quick. The time on the table was a good time to meditate and pray, It is actually the easiest part of treating the brain tumor.

Good luck with your treatment.  

Answer 2

Don't know whether it will help but I found this...

http://www.MyBrainTumour.com One Woman's Uplifting Story.

Good luck and I hope everything goes well for you.

Answer 3

Get lots of Aquaphor ointment for the head. Definitely helps reduce "Burn" on the scalp. Sugar-free chewing gum for the taste left in mouth. Drink lots of water. Other than those, I had no side-effects, short-term. Long term  was "fish-bowl" head. Felt like I was talking from inside one. BUT That is my particular issues. You may or may not have any.