Hi there, was just wondering if anyone out there had radiation over 4 weeks instead of 6 weeks and how they went with it. Would you do it again or take the 6 week/lower dose option? I have been given this option as I have a snow trip with my family booked and I am in two minds about it. Not too sure about a higher dose over a shorter time period. Would really appreciate anyone thoughts on this. Thanks x
Hi
I had 15 doses over 3 weeks - a higher dose. radiotherapy was much easier than chemo with less disruption to my life. I continued to work full time through it. do the creams that they recommend to try and prevent skin problems. I nearly had split skin towards the end but it did not open. I was tired from chemo. so still a bit tired but rewarded with a restful holiday in bali 3 weeks after I finished radio.
good luck!!!
Marg xx
Radiotherapy is such a mystery bag. I found patient information information quite brief and felt like I was winging it most of the time. I had 25 treatments over 6 weeks and I was very burnt. Don't think I could have done anything other than walking after week three. I advise you to ask lots of questions before making any decision. We each respond differently and that is the problem. Do take care of yourself.
hi i have had both 6 weeks and 4 weeks found the 4 weeks much better no problems, all the best which ever way you go
Interesting option. I think I would have done the 6 week option as I was well rested and healed from surgery and then was able to keep life mainly going with the daily 5 days per week regime. At one point they thought they might have to stop for a break as my skin split, and another time I had 5 days off as machine broke so sometimes the best laid plans don't go according to plans . I felt like I had spent the day skiing during week 4-6 and was pleased I had two weeks off most of work and for me I couldn't have managed a snow trip unless it meant sitting by fireplace! There is a range of experiences of course: this is just mine. Best wishes
