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Bootheel
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Joined : Oct 2007
Posts : 300
Posted 5/21/2009 4:37 PM (GMT -7)
Went in for cat-scan, cast and tattoes Monday. Got a call to come back in tomorrow for a retake of the cat-scan. Was told that there was gas in the scan. I have to take 2 Gas-x pills tonight and 2 in the AM. They said that the IMRT mapping is very precise so they need a clear scan. Anyone had that experience?
Steve n Dallas
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Joined : Mar 2008
Posts : 4967
Posted 5/22/2009 2:27 AM (GMT -7)
No. I haven't been there...But if I were, I'd want them to be as precise as possible to avoid zapping the wrong body parts.
dsmc
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Joined : Jul 2008
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Posted 5/22/2009 4:45 AM (GMT -7)
Hi Bootheel,
Been there done that. I had IGRT and had to do a softeners nightly. They would do a ct scan everyday and if there was any gas or other obstructions I would have to make another trip to the little boys room. I don't know if that is standard procedure with IMRT or not. Its pretty hard to get everything as needed on command ie: full bladder and empty colon. It will all work out though. As for the RT itself it was not bad at all. Some fatigue, loose stools and some burning on urination is about
it. Good luck to you.
David
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