Radiation pain

JoanKay
JoanKay Member Posts: 1
edited May 2020 in General Cancer
My last radiation was in early February but I still have pain. Just had follow-up CT-scan and pain seems worse. Is that putting burn on burn?

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  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited May 2020
    I’m not a medical professional, only a breast cancer survivor. I think CT scans never burn. They’re nothing like beaming radiation to a specific area. I hope you can get quick relief.
  • andreacha
    andreacha Member Posts: 196
    edited May 2020
    Have you told your doctor? If not, I'd let him/her know.
  • JaneA
    JaneA Member Posts: 335
    edited May 2020
    The CT scans don't add up radiation. Your body is still healing from the radiation treatments that you have just completed. I suggest calling the radiation doctor and let them know - they can suggest what you can do for pain relief. Sometimes, a sitz bath or just sitting in a warm tub will help.
  • GregP_WN
    GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
    edited May 2020
    As the others have said, the scans shouldn't add anything to your pain level. It's a totally different level of radiation.
  • meyati
    meyati Member Posts: 308
    edited May 2020
    Try to get hold of someone at your clinic and talk about it with them. You need to discuss before you have the next scan. Please be safe.

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