Another phase mostly complete, yay and yet…
So final chemo finished this last week, of course still side effects and the fatigue will linger, and radio to come. As carer I’m relieved and nervous. Thankfully side effects weren’t anywhere near as...
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All the best with your Mum's Rads, @GenK .... I chucked a big wobbly during Rads when the wheels fell off - but it was due to my hubby ending up in emergency at the same time with a bike accident and I also lost my 'guardian angel' that my BC mentor had given me ..... and the social worker helped me big time ....
On the whole, Rads can be considered the 'least nasty' of all the treatments - tho keeping the lotions & potions up to the affected areas is very important .... Some women get quite fatigued ... some don't. The skin will continue to be warm for about 2 weeks after the treatment finishes, so still important to protect it with the lotions & wear sun protective gear .....
As your Rad Onc & Julez said - some of us 'crash' at the end of the active treatment (Surgery/chemo/rads) as we've been on the treadmill for months, seeing medical team members every other week or so .... then suddenly, ZILCH! It can be tricky .... Just keeping your mum as busy as she can be may help .... outings, puzzles, Netflix ..... all good diversions.
Check out the https://www.otisfoundation.org.au/directory website to see if there are any retreats in your state - hopefully you'll be able to arrange a retreat for you & your Mum (and other family members if you like!). The only criteria is that active treatment has been completed - and they ask for your Onc to sign a letter saying she is well enough to attend. xx There is usually a wait list for a retreat, specially since Covid - but if you get onto them now - you may be able to arrange one, sooner than later xx
take care & all the best for your Mum's Rads.
On the whole, Rads can be considered the 'least nasty' of all the treatments - tho keeping the lotions & potions up to the affected areas is very important .... Some women get quite fatigued ... some don't. The skin will continue to be warm for about 2 weeks after the treatment finishes, so still important to protect it with the lotions & wear sun protective gear .....
As your Rad Onc & Julez said - some of us 'crash' at the end of the active treatment (Surgery/chemo/rads) as we've been on the treadmill for months, seeing medical team members every other week or so .... then suddenly, ZILCH! It can be tricky .... Just keeping your mum as busy as she can be may help .... outings, puzzles, Netflix ..... all good diversions.
Check out the https://www.otisfoundation.org.au/directory website to see if there are any retreats in your state - hopefully you'll be able to arrange a retreat for you & your Mum (and other family members if you like!). The only criteria is that active treatment has been completed - and they ask for your Onc to sign a letter saying she is well enough to attend. xx There is usually a wait list for a retreat, specially since Covid - but if you get onto them now - you may be able to arrange one, sooner than later xx
take care & all the best for your Mum's Rads.