Finally feeling like a 'cancer patient'

Hi Ness

I have just finished 7 weeks of radio myself and at 34yrs old I can identify with the feelings you are experiencing about being the young one in there. It's a long hard road getting through the radio, the every day routine definitely takes its toll in more ways than one. I too am not normally an overly emotional person but also found myself getting quite anxious and upset while waiting on many occasions. It's especially hard if you are a very private person normally like myself, it's all very confronting to deal with and we all feel very exposed.

You will get through it though! It's totally normal to feel really tired, I was exhausted, especially toward the end. I will also tell you that that doesn't get better as soon as you finish, you keep feeling worse for a few weeks but then it does start to improve, I promise!

Keep walking every day and try to stretch if you can or your body will become very stiff and sore by the end. Use creams on your skin as often as you can and try not to wear a bra as much as you can while at home. I used calendula, aloe vera and coconut oil and  at night put dressings on with shea butter and manuka honey and my doctors were amazed at how well my skin held up!

Take it one day at a time and don't expect too much of yourself at this time, just rest and let your body heal. It will be short lived and you'll be through it before you know!

Good luck hon, stay strong xxxx