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FormerMember

11 Jan 2011

Hello again fellow sufferers, the first fraction of my Radio Therapy actually came yesterday and although i knew what it was all going to be about as i had been in to have the mask fitted

I was dreading it but my partner came with me and she will be there again todayand will see me in the mask and watch me from the booth where the radiographers sit when the rays are being shoved into your body. I dont think she wanted to watch but the radiograher told her it dont hurt and when i talk about it to her she can relate to what happens in the next 33 fractions.

So it has started in earnest just got to see how i will be affected by the radio therapy and if it affects me in the way it should, i have sorted out the lotions and potions and my other meds i take i have.

The only person i wish was with me is my father who has always been there holding my hand telling me everything would be ok when i got Epilepsy and my diabetes he told me everything would be ok i really miss him and feel tearful at him not being here holding my hand reassuring me

But you lot on here have been more than a surrogate father you are great and hope you continue to be so

Alan (aka Biggles13)

FormerMember over 13 years ago

Dear Alan, well done, you've started to take your medicine in order to get better! You will be ok, just take one day at a time and sleep when you're tired, be vigilant with the lotions, don't use any perfumed stuff and, sooner than you realise, no.33 will be done and dusted. Whatever you do right now, be nice to yourself. Ann
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pauli over 13 years ago

Hi Allan,

I wish you all the best, and hope that the fractions get ticked off without hinderence, I am sure you will make a good recovery, now that you are on the that path.

catch you in the chat room when you feel up to it.

All the best.

pauli......
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

Hi Alan

All the very best with RT - it does come to an end!

Georgia XXX
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KateG over 13 years ago

I had radiotherapy and it is a drag to turn up at the hospital EVERY blooming day! But as Georgia says, it will come an end eventually.

Best wishes,

KateG
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

Hi Biggles not seen you on chat for a bit but been thinking of you. I hope all goes well with the radiotherapy, I have heard from my friend its not as bad as the chemo but does wear you out towards the end of it. Keep your chin up and your dad will be looking over you willing you to get better soon. You also have a lovely woman to support you through it. Take care and I will speak to you on chat after I have my op. Speak Soon Dawn xx
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