Radiotherapy feedback
Hi everyone, been a while since I was last on; I have had surgery, a lumpectomy. I had my follow up post surgery appointment and my results showed very small 6mm, margins and lymph nodes all clear. I...
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Hi @Ella123 - I had my radiation this time last year - Mon-Fri for 4 weeks & a couple of boosters. I didn't really get any fatigue - tho I had a couple of non BC 'hiccups' that threw me a bit (husband injuring himself & losing a valued piece of jewellery on the 2nd day of treatment ......) I found that emotionally, I didn't cope at all for a week or so, due to these hiccups. If they hadn't happened, I am sure my Rads would have been a 'relative' breeze!
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I was able to stay at an 'in-house lodge' attached to the hospital (as I live in a rural town & would have had to drive 1.5hrs to Rads each way, every day.) Staying at the lodge was a Godsend, as I am the driver in the family! It was subsidised by the NSW Gov, so didn't cost much either.
My skin broke down a bit in the final week (nothing too major) and my boob remained 'hot' for 2-3 weeks afterwards ... just make sure you use the lotions & potions religiously.
All the best for your treatment xx
Whereabouts are you (Town/City?) Members may have tips for you that are relevant to your area. You can add this to your profile so everyone can see (click on the 'settings wheel' on the top right hand corner & click on Edit Profile.)
I was able to stay at an 'in-house lodge' attached to the hospital (as I live in a rural town & would have had to drive 1.5hrs to Rads each way, every day.) Staying at the lodge was a Godsend, as I am the driver in the family! It was subsidised by the NSW Gov, so didn't cost much either.
My skin broke down a bit in the final week (nothing too major) and my boob remained 'hot' for 2-3 weeks afterwards ... just make sure you use the lotions & potions religiously.
All the best for your treatment xx