What to expect with radiation treatment

@Ctoo I was borderline radiation like you but after speaking to my rad onc, he thought it may be a good idea to go ahead as even though I had clear margins, my DCIS was aggressive. He also said that if it was his wife, he would want her to do the same. I went private at a cost of $3k. I did this so I could choose my location & also my treatment would be scheduled at a time to suit me. i was so well looked after & was happy with my decision. I had my own private waiting room with food/beverage facilities, access to a daily nurse & doctor. I also had the opportunity to use Mepitel film throughout my treatment & I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone. Giovanna is a supporter of this product as well. I had 3 weeks of radiation & it was a breeze. I had NO redness, peeling, flaking & you wouldnt have even known I had any treatment as my skin looked exactly the same after treatment. Using Mepitel means you dont have to use any creams & the film actually helps stop the rad beam from burning the skin so it is a protective lining that you leave on for the duration & also 3 weeks after as that is when the rad peaks. i didnt even feel tired so the 3 weeks was very easy for me. Ask your onc about the Mepitel film as it may only be available for free in private hospitals as it is expensive but I believe you can get it in public ones but there may be a cost to you.
https://www.molnlycke.com.au/products-solutions/mepitel-film/
Good luck with whatever your decision is. Everyones situation is different & I am very lucky that I had a wonderful outcome but I too have seen tragic photos of when it can go horribly wrong! Ask questions & do what is right for you. xx