Chat, about to have breast cancer radiotherapy

Hi raedd I have had over 45 sessions of radiotherapy for my blood cancer..... but the radiotherapy experience can depend on the type of cancer you have so the journey can be different...... but happy to chat.

But you may want to put your question up on the Breast cancer group as well as this will help you connect with others who have walked the exact same treatment journey.

Hi, I know this has been posted a year ago, but I am about to have radiotherapy after my breast operation. I've already been through chemo. I was wondering how the radiotherapy experience go for you? Any tips on how to handle it?

I’ve just started radiotherapy for breast cancer. I’ve had 4 sessions so far (15 to go). My treatment is on my left breast and I’m struggling with the holding my breath. I am hoping that gets easier as I go along. I had one really down day, teary but been ok. Feel a bit tired but I am working as well and start work early so tiredness could be down to that. 

I heard about the breathing problem, they are supposed to do a training session before I start, I hope it gets easier for you! I still don't know when I start though, as I've just had my surgery and waiting for the histopathologic results. Have you noticed any changes to your skin or any other side effects?

No no changes to my skin yet. I’ve had 8 of 19 now. I’ve been tired but that might be down to working as well! I only went back to work properly in September so bit of a shock to the system the early get ups. The breathing has got easier thankfully. I think I was supposed to get a training session but it never materialised.