Recovery from stereotacti radiotherapy to brain mets

Living with secondary breast cancer Treatments and medical issues
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Anyone with experience of this?

I had 5 SRS sessions to a single tumour in the hippocampus, at the base of my brain, 3 weeks ago. 

I was thrilled to be offered the treatment, especially with no chemo follow up for now, as I’m hoping for a ‘good year’ of doing things.  I’m still feeling rubbish 3 weeks on though - combination of steroids, radio continuing to do it’s work & cancer cell die off I guess.

I’ve been told we won’t know how much impact will remain on brain symptoms eg. poor balance until later.  I’m wondering when I might start feeling better after the treatment though.  Any experience here?

Thanks Sarah

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Hi SP0,

Thanks for your post.

I am sorry to read that you don’t feel well. I am hoping my response will help our Forum members to see your post and share their experience and advice.

In the meantime, please remember that for any clinical questions, our breast care nurses are here and happy to talk things through.

Sending you our warmest wishes,

Zoe