Guest guest Posted October 21, 2002 Report Share Posted October 21, 2002 Hi Everyone, I had my WBS last Thursday and it showed remnant in my neck. I was relieved that was all that was glowing as I know this is common. So, tomorrow I'm going to take 100 milicuries of rai. The Dr. feels this should get rid of the remnant. Anyway, my problem is that I will be going to my parent's house for at least a week because I have 3 young children at home (one 5 month old) and if I wanted a hospital room, the earliest I can have one is in mid-Nov. I don't want to wait....so my parents are going to take me in. The only problem is that I also have 4 siblings left at home with them in their 20s. The nuc. med. dr. just said to be extra cautious. Are there any postings/info. out there about precautions to take while undergoing treatment at home? The dr. also mentioned that I shouldn't have garbage.....otherwise, I have to bring it to the hospital to dispose of it. Does anyone know what I would do with garbage from say candy wrappers, magazines that I read, etc...like things that I just touched? I think the dr. meant more along the lines of things that had my bodily fluids on it, like a tissue from blowing my nose or food that is half eaten. I really don't want to worry too much about exposing everyone in my parent's house but I also want to be cautious. I should be able to come home after a week (at which time I'll be going for the follow up scan). Does anyone know if I will still have to take precautions after a week especially when I'm around my kids? The dr. is not too clear on when it's 'safe' to be near them. I appreciate any feedback. Also, I noticed that since I took the scan dose last Tues., my scar has been " raised " and there's also a " bump " right below the scar (almost by my chest bone). It also has a slight burning sensation. Do you think that could be from the rai even though the dose was so small? If so, I can't imagine what to expect from the 'big' dose.... Thanks to everyone for all of your support and information. I truly appreciate talking to other people who have been through this. It has helped me immensely! Take care and feel well, Joanne foll., 1.8cm. (also some pap & hurthle cells found) PT 7/24/02 TT completion 9/18/02 currently hypo and on LID......(not for much longer!) ) RAI 100 mlc. tomorrow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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