How is this treatment even possible to go through.
I won’t be able to drive myself the hospital is 45mins away. The voluntary patient support transport is still going to be over £100 a week and I don’t qualify for any help.
im worrying myself sick as I know I need the treatment.
Hi Sarah06
I had pelvic radiotherapy for 5 weeks in 2022. I remember feeling worried and overwhelmed and the thought of all those sessions.
Have you spoken to your CNS or Macmillan Support worker at your hospital? Mine was able to arrange transport for me when needed. There was no charge. It was via the Red Cross.
It may also be an idea to contact your GP surgery and see if there are any volunteers or village agents there who can help out. May or may not have in your area but it is worth asking.
If you have no luck you could give the Support Line a call tomorrow (8am-8pm) and if you are able to let them know your area they may be able to check whether there is any other support.
I remember thinking I would never get to the end of treatment but once I had managed to sort getting to the appointments I felt able to relax a bit and focus on the sessions. Once the first couple were done, they did pass quicker than I thought they would. You sort of get into the swing of things.
Jane
Hope you can get it sorted. It was a weight off my mind when I was told that the Red Cross could help when needed. The drivers were very good as well as I did feel quite unwell at times. Good luck with the treatments
