hi all hope everyone is well, just a quick question can anyone tell me , about radation l hear you get tired, may get swelling??? anything else or any tips that could help , l start on monday in melbourne so life will be very different for awhile without hubby and kids.
regards robsue
hi there, radiotherapy i felt was much easier than chemo, i was advised by the radiologists to use sorbolene, i showered with this, then after radio slapped some more on, i had radio for 6 weeks (mon-fri), and was fine about week 3 I started getting tired, but soon learn to lie down and normally i found 20mins or so i was fine again, but it is very tiring so listen to your body which i am sure you have had to learn to do through this journey already. As for burning i didn't have much a bit red, but all was good, i was also away from family (my husband was there part of the time), but i found staying in the cancer council hotel (adelaide) was a help, as there are others going through the same thing, and found the staff and everyone else friendly. good luck and let us know how you are going. There is a scheme "stay in touch through nbocc", which allows you and your family to stay in touch while you are away with laptops and skype,which i believe they provide. have a look on the nbocc website for information. Good luck and Take Care Moira
Sorry I cant help you I only had chemo with No rads but wanted to wish you luck especially as you are going to be away from hubby and the kids.
Take care.
Tanya
Sorry I cant help you I only had chemo with No rads but wanted to wish you luck especially as you are going to be away from hubby and the kids.
Take care.
Tanya
