About to start radiotherapy
I have just had my planning session for radiotherapy on my right breast (mastectomy in July 2019, tissue expander now in place) I was worried about having the tattoos but they were just a scratch. T...
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Sometimes things are just painful hey! waiting, changed plans, more travel ...Tinkat said:I have just had my planning session for radiotherapy on my right breast (mastectomy in July 2019, tissue expander now in place)
I was worried about having the tattoos but they were just a scratch. The CT machine closest to my home (I live in SW WA) was not able to do the scan so I had to travel a couple of hours closer to Perth. All ok there though. Apparently the images are not so good with the magnet in place on my tissue expander but the newer machine was good. It was just a wasted journey, a week after chemo. So I am hoping I can get some good tips from those of you who have been through the radiotherapy journey (I think I have 25 daily sessions).
I hope the daily sessions go more smoothly!
My radiation seemed like a walk in the park compared to chemo, think the worst part was waiting when they were running behind.
I turned this time into reading a trashy mag, listening to a podcast or sending texts to my friends with a packet of sweet biscuits and a juice - something that made me feel a little good about myself and distracted me.
Just keep an eye on your skin, keep hydrated and I hope it's an easier journey for you