During brachytherapy

Hi Karmic. I had SAVI treatment--5 days, twice a day. I didn't feel much different during or after treatment. Others have mentioned similar effects. Although it hasn't been active in a month, many have related their experiences with SAVI on this thread https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/70/topics/842473 Please ask any specific questions you may have and I'll try to get back with you. Are you scheduled for brachytherapy or determining if you will choose it? All the best. Ceanna

Karmic, glad you're one day done. Only a few more to go! I think I remember part of the reason for the CTs before each rads was to check for fluid or the device moving--if you're having SAVI type brachytherapy. Maybe ask the CT techs about the fluid. Cavity size being bigger than tumor size is probably an indication of your surgeon going for "clear margins." Probably a good thing! Not sure of the answer for your emitting radiation question, but since the radiation comes from the particle coming into the device and the particle is moving quickly with only the clicks indicating a fractional second stop in the tubes, I would estimate the radiation doesn't do too much while traveling fast, only when it stops. I've not heard of having rads 3 times in one day, but I don't see how that would be a problem. It's the cumulative effect of 10 treatments, not the time between them--some people have weekends between treatment days. All the best for a fast week and successful completion!! Ceanna