Good overview of the basics of endometrial cancer but like most radiologist oncologists he not only oversimplifies the radiation treatment but downplays the "side effects" which are permanent damage to every cell and organ that radiation touches. There are quite a few studies that have found Pelvic Radiation Disease affects 10-30% of women who have had external beam radiation for gynecological cancers. And he failed to mention that many surgeons will not do any operation on areas that have been treated with radiation due to the damage done to organs and blood vessels which can be detrimental or prevent tissues from healing. And Dr. Gupta's opinion that vaginal brachytherapy is so easy that his patients fall asleep is a prime example of his empathy and understanding of his patients' pain, embarrassment and trauma experienced under his care. To think that having a large, hard ceramic object inserted in her vagina in a room full of strangers then having to lay on a gurney while being scanned and radiated is easy is unbelievably callous.
It’s a great explanation, but boy did he certainly minimize and downplay the effects…like my doctors did too. “Possible”, “might”, “rarely seen”…what the heck? I had my chemo and external beam radiation before my surgery (I refused the brachytherapy), and then had my surgery. Because of all the lies, I’ve never been back for follow ups. There was no understanding for what we are going through and I’d rather take my chances than to be misled again without any sympathy. I see this doctor takes things very lightly too.
I could not agree with you more. Older patients are quickly dismissed, are to say the side effects are minimalized is a huge understatement. When I phone about mine, I was told that what I was complaining about was not possible, because I was a few months out from Vaginal Vault Brachytherapy. That was a total lie, even my Oncologist was not pleased about the reception I received. In hindsight, I would not blame anyone for refusing radiation, the quality of my life totally plummeted since I agreed to it. I changed my diet from vegetarian to Plant-based, whole foods, high fiber, low fat, low protein, no sugar processed foods or alcohol and use filtered water and organic foods where possible/affordable. I have removed as many toxins from my environment as possible. I need to ride my bike more. My Oncologist is so impressed, she says that my recurrence risk is only 3%. She even asked me where she can buy Ezekiel bread, because she grew up eating white bread. For the most part, I eat only foods known to prevent or kill cancer. I am not perfect about it, but make a sincere effort and have also lost 40lbs by fasting. Need to continue with that.
@@sjordan7085 You sound very much like me! I have to tell you, that when I called my radiation doctor about a year after treatment to ask if there was something she could recommend I do for the constant bladder pain (besides constant pain, when I went to the bathroom it was like passing shards of glass), both the nurse I left the message with and the doctor when she called back acted shocked, like they never heard of bladder pain after pelvic radiation before. I’m in a Facebook support group for endometrial cancer and there are 6000+ members, and the majority of us have this. I couldn’t understand why the nurse and doctor acted like this…like I’m the only one who ever had this?! Why the act? They had no answers and offered no help. It wasn’t until months later that my family doctor gave my Gabapentin for my neuropathy from chemo that wasn’t going away, and surprise…my bladder pain went away too…it was nerve pain in my bladder all along. And they never heard of it? 🤦🏻♀️ I also went on a clean eating diet as much as I can. I find things out little by little. I also changed hair and skin products to be more natural. And I started using my treadmill again. I’m glad you’re doing what’s best for you and figuring things out. I wish you the best to stay well. ❤️
This dr is tone deaf to the brachytherapy experience for many women. Maybe he should ask patients how they felt having this procedure....many women find it degrading and humiliating to be positioned in stirrups and exposed for periods of time.
Good overview of the basics of endometrial cancer but like most radiologist oncologists he not only oversimplifies the radiation treatment but downplays the "side effects" which are permanent damage to every cell and organ that radiation touches. There are quite a few studies that have found Pelvic Radiation Disease affects 10-30% of women who have had external beam radiation for gynecological cancers. And he failed to mention that many surgeons will not do any operation on areas that have been treated with radiation due to the damage done to organs and blood vessels which can be detrimental or prevent tissues from healing. And Dr. Gupta's opinion that vaginal brachytherapy is so easy that his patients fall asleep is a prime example of his empathy and understanding of his patients' pain, embarrassment and trauma experienced under his care. To think that having a large, hard ceramic object inserted in her vagina in a room full of strangers then having to lay on a gurney while being scanned and radiated is easy is unbelievably callous.
Such a great and informative Lecture!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Very good info, and Dr. Gupta is definitely a very smart and kind surgeon.
Thank you so much for this great video ! 💚💚💚
Having just started my treatment today, this was so helpful and filled in all of the blanks! Thank you Dr. Gupta!
This is a great video on what to expect when going thru radiation therapy.
It’s a great explanation, but boy did he certainly minimize and downplay the effects…like my doctors did too. “Possible”, “might”, “rarely seen”…what the heck? I had my chemo and external beam radiation before my surgery (I refused the brachytherapy), and then had my surgery. Because of all the lies, I’ve never been back for follow ups. There was no understanding for what we are going through and I’d rather take my chances than to be misled again without any sympathy. I see this doctor takes things very lightly too.
I could not agree with you more. Older patients are quickly dismissed, are to say the side effects are minimalized is a huge understatement. When I phone about mine, I was told that what I was complaining about was not possible, because I was a few months out from Vaginal Vault Brachytherapy. That was a total lie, even my Oncologist was not pleased about the reception I received. In hindsight, I would not blame anyone for refusing radiation, the quality of my life totally plummeted since I agreed to it. I changed my diet from vegetarian to Plant-based, whole foods, high fiber, low fat, low protein, no sugar processed foods or alcohol and use filtered water and organic foods where possible/affordable. I have removed as many toxins from my environment as possible. I need to ride my bike more. My Oncologist is so impressed, she says that my recurrence risk is only 3%. She even asked me where she can buy Ezekiel bread, because she grew up eating white bread. For the most part, I eat only foods known to prevent or kill cancer. I am not perfect about it, but make a sincere effort and have also lost 40lbs by fasting. Need to continue with that.
@@sjordan7085 You sound very much like me! I have to tell you, that when I called my radiation doctor about a year after treatment to ask if there was something she could recommend I do for the constant bladder pain (besides constant pain, when I went to the bathroom it was like passing shards of glass), both the nurse I left the message with and the doctor when she called back acted shocked, like they never heard of bladder pain after pelvic radiation before. I’m in a Facebook support group for endometrial cancer and there are 6000+ members, and the majority of us have this. I couldn’t understand why the nurse and doctor acted like this…like I’m the only one who ever had this?! Why the act? They had no answers and offered no help. It wasn’t until months later that my family doctor gave my Gabapentin for my neuropathy from chemo that wasn’t going away, and surprise…my bladder pain went away too…it was nerve pain in my bladder all along. And they never heard of it? 🤦🏻♀️ I also went on a clean eating diet as much as I can. I find things out little by little. I also changed hair and skin products to be more natural. And I started using my treadmill again. I’m glad you’re doing what’s best for you and figuring things out. I wish you the best to stay well. ❤️
Agree 100%. Radiation was TORTURE
Why do they always do this?
Very informative and appreciate your explanation of this.
This dr is tone deaf to the brachytherapy experience for many women.
Maybe he should ask patients how they felt having this procedure....many women find it degrading and humiliating to be positioned in stirrups and exposed for periods of time.
Not to mention pain worse than childbirth.
How do you spell cot- scan?
Cat-scan
@@joannamaz8246 Also CT-scan.