Radiotherapy

Hi again Teddybear.

Did you intend to put this question up in the Breast cancer group?

Yes, is this not the right group to ask in?

Hi again - This is the New to Community group and yes you may get answers but not a lot as most folks move onto their cancer type support groups.

It's often best to talk with people who are getting or have been through the exact same treatment as radiotherapy and indeed chemotherapy are so different across the Cancer Types as the treatments can effect people in different ways so the Breast cancer group would be the place.

I had 45 radiotherapy sessions over two years. Some I did drive with....... but others I was told by my clinical team not to drive when having them as I was getting very fatigued and this would effect my ability to drive safely..... and indeed my car insurance. It was the same with my chemotherapy.

In these circumstances you can always talk your Specialist Cancer Nurse ((hugs))

i've just joined group got my diagnosis a week ago but was almost certain before christmas too high risk for surgery so am going the radiotherapy & chemo route will see consultant next monday & know when treatment begins so appreciate other peoples experiences of this treatment thanks .paul

Hi Paul Paul ob and a warm welcome to you to the Online Community although I am so sorry to see you joining us.

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