The effects of radiotherapy

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FormerMember

14 Feb 2011

Hi everyone

My partner has recently finished 5 weeks of radiotherapy treatment. Since finishing he has been unable to get out of bed. He is constantly tired and has slept for 4 days. He has no appetite and has developed a cough, which he didnt have before. He has pain in his gullet which he didnt have before (he has OC diagnosed 8 months ago). I am worried that he hasnt eaten much for 4 days and has lost about half a stone in such a short period of time. Throughout the radiotherapy treatment, he coped very well, and it is only now that I see the effects. Is this normal?

Sheena x

FormerMember over 13 years ago

Hi Sheena,

The tiredness is normal, I was the same after 36 sessions of radio. If you are worried I would mention these symptoms. to your Consultant, and he might

be able to put your mind at ease. All the best and good luck.

Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

Intersting reading yr message as my hubby is expecting to learn tomorrow when his radio therapy will start .

He is already tierd .

Nanaboo
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

I am in the last days of my radio therapy and diarrhea has set in making my treatment go on hold cos everything i put in comes straight out again the tiredness is un beleivable, my appetite has completely gone sore throat sore mouth sore everything you just gotta think its helping even tho you at times think it int
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KateG over 13 years ago

The effects of radiotherapy are cumalative - in other words it builds up in and continues to affect the body for some time after treatment has ended. The side-effect of tiredness does gradually wear off - you just need to give it time.

Sleep is a good way to let the body heal so if he can sleep don't worry.

KateG
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FormerMember over 13 years ago

Hi Sheena

My husband had 10 sessions ot radiotheraphy for OC and it knocked him for six he became completly dehydrated as he couldn't even keep water down so he was hospitalised for a few days to rehydrate him again ,he wasalso extemely tired all the time .It came as a complete shock as he had sailed through his chemo,and after all this the radio did no good at all so fingers crossed after the side effects have gone your partner will see an improvement.

Thinking of you both

love Marianne.x
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