This is the first day of the rest of my life

Zebady, big hugs.  It's never going to be the best experience in anyone's life but there are many of us, me included,  who have been through RT and found it wasn't too bad. It's had some funny moments for me, and there have been some positive things like new friends made. 

I know I felt very anxious in the days leading up to my treatment, fear of the unknown and all that.  It all came to a head when I arrived at the hospital the first morning.  It started with a few tears and ended with me deciding not to go ahead with my treatment.  My Macmillan nurse was sent for and the first thing she said to me was why on earth didn't you ring me a few days ago? 

She soon calmed me down, everything was fine and I ended up laughing and feeling a complete idiot.  So see if you can encourage your husband to ring his nurse, or if you don't have one there are nurses on the support line here.  From what I was told it is a very common reaction and they have had the training to be able to help.  xx

Pam, I am so sorry that this couple have upset both you and your husband ... this is something you certainly didn't need just now. Yes, it is scary having to go through all this but please try to remember that everyone is different and not everyone has a ' horror story ' to tell about radiotherapy. Do as Margaret suggests and talk to a Macmillan nurse ... explain what has happened, I'm sure that she will be able to help you both.  

Joycee x

Thank you lovely people XX

Zebady, people have no idea of the impact sometimes of their words. I can't believe some of the insensitive things that have been said to both my husband and I. It sure is tough being a wife at times.

Be kind to yourself

Louise xx