I'm hoping some of you may be able to help with a decision we're trying to make. Mum begins her RT on Tuesday. She will have 10 days to her head and chest finishing on the 17th. The thing is we want to go on holiday for a week beginning on May 29th.
The oncologist says she is fit to fly but also indicated that the RT could make her a lot more tired than the chemo. She was so tired with the chemo that she can't imagine being any more tired. She really wants to go on the holiday and I think it would do us both good but we're concerned that she won't be fit for it less than 2 weeks after her RT.
Anyone had the same RT as mum who could offer advice on whether she should feel ok? If she's not going to feel ill with it and is going to just be a bit more tired she feels she will be able to go. We could wait until summer but we are not keen on the heat and we also think she is supposed to avoid the sun after treatment? Any experiences you've had that you could share to help us decide would be appreciated. We won't hold any of you responsible for our final decision so don't worry!!
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