First week of treatment

Hi , no I don’t think you’re being a wimp at all!  If this was an easy trip, there’d be no need for this group, & I’d be giving anal cancer a 5 star review on TripAdvisor

Most of us have never had to deal with anything like this.  We get a bit better at dealing with it along the way because there isn’t any alternative.

Pain & exhaustion batter away at your ability to cope; I’ve had most of the same symptoms as you & hated it, & just tried to get through one day at a time, sometimes just one minute at a time.  And I totally lost my sense of humour for several weeks

Does the radio hurt during the actual treatment?  I’ve not heard that before - if so I’d suggest telling that to the radio staff & see what they say.

You can get through this, and you will.  It’ll help if you stop feeling bad about feeling bad.  Take care  x  toni

Thankyou I don't know what I would have done without this group 

Hi  you’re entitled to feel sorry for yourself, this treatment isn’t exactly a walk in the park. I felt nauseated the first week too but the anti sickness tablets worked a treat so give them a go.   Yes the itching really is something else, apparently a Piriton hay fever tablet at night works they can be purchased over the counter. Do check first though with your treating team this is ok in relation to other medications you may be on. As Toni8776 has said check with your radiologists if this pain is occurring during the actual radiotherapy. Please always feel free to come on here and offload, that’s what we’re here for. Bev x

I have felt a little better today. The sick feeling this morning I took a pill and within 15 mins felt much better. When I came home today I even managed to eat a small salad. So I suppose its each day as it comes.....thankyou

Wimp??? I don’t think so.... it can be tough! How you doing now? Have you managed to sort the things which were knocking you? Hope you are coping and got some help

Ruth 

Yes thankyou in a better place at the minute. I suppose its like a roller coaster, each day as it comes eh xx

Absolutely but there is light at the end. Today I have been given the all, all clear!! Keep going.... get that head strong!! Accidents are clean upable, sick pills work. Hard that journey though. I pe you’re not getting too many delays at treatment! I asked for early times to reduce the delays but I’m not far from the hospital. Feel free to ask any questions and moan we all can empathise and hefully help!!  
Ruth 

That’s excellent news @ Bottom56 ( Ruth). You must be so relieved! Bev x

Thanks Bev 1in1500Ecstatic!! Phew..... 

Bottom56 That’s great news, congratulations Ruth!

Your 10k steps challenge really inspired me & made me believe it was possible, & I’m now walking 10k or more most days.  Thanks again xx  toni