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High Grade DCIS - radiotherapy
Hello, I have been diagnosed with a small 4mm high grade DCIS. I am very anxious about Radiotherapy and was keen to avoid it, so took the DCSIONRT test. The results can back with a rating of 5 out o...
Hi @aj456
I had 25 fractions (including a boost dose) and finished my radiotherapy in mid July. For the first few weeks I had no side effects, wouldn't know I'd had anything done! Then I had some fatigue and a bit of skin burning like sunburn It got a bit worse a week after I finished but after slathering on qv and moogoo and flamigel 3 times a day it was all gone after about 2 weeks. The cell damage caused was minimal and not permanent. Nothing to see now! I had to do the dibh breath holding and found that no problem at all. I found it a breeze after chemo! Each session only takes about 15 mins in total and the most time is spent positioning you in the machine. It's non invasive and painless. The staff were amazing and they even play music while you're in the machine. Do you have a breast care / McGrath nurse? If so maybe have a chat with them as well.
Best wishes for your treatment.
I had 25 fractions (including a boost dose) and finished my radiotherapy in mid July. For the first few weeks I had no side effects, wouldn't know I'd had anything done! Then I had some fatigue and a bit of skin burning like sunburn It got a bit worse a week after I finished but after slathering on qv and moogoo and flamigel 3 times a day it was all gone after about 2 weeks. The cell damage caused was minimal and not permanent. Nothing to see now! I had to do the dibh breath holding and found that no problem at all. I found it a breeze after chemo! Each session only takes about 15 mins in total and the most time is spent positioning you in the machine. It's non invasive and painless. The staff were amazing and they even play music while you're in the machine. Do you have a breast care / McGrath nurse? If so maybe have a chat with them as well.
Best wishes for your treatment.