Radiotherapy

Hey Maljay 

At my radiotherapy appointments you have a choice of paper knickers - or them using a paper towel to give you some sense of privacy but I'm not allowed to wear my own knickers - I think because it can't interfere with the effectiveness of the radiation. 

I take the water wipes with me (Fred & Flo) and use them before I go in.  

Good luck

Ali 

Ahhh thank you I appreciate that and I don’t know why I felt quite vulnerable and a bit embarrassed to be honest. 

Hi Malay,

Firstly I’m sorry that you are joining this club and have to go through this.

Secondly, your question is not silly at all.

For the radiotherapy I’m happy to report that you don’t have to remove your knickers. You have to wear something loose fitting without zips or metal bits. You also have to take your shoes off and wear non slip socks which they give you.

Your lower clothing is pulled down a bit but you are not exposed.

 I really hope that’s reassuring for you and really wish you well on your treatment journey.

Wishing you well and a very big well done for continuing to work while you’ve had your diagnosis up to this stage. That’s very impressive!

I do hope the start of treatment goes well for you.

xx

As to be expected - honestly if they're anything like my team, you will soon feel at ease - the first is probably the worst as you don't know what to expect... But they've seen it all before.  

You'll do grand! 

Take care 

Ha PEB24 

My experience is totally different and I've had radiotherapy at two hospitals - both gave me a choice of paper knickers or a paper towel for my "decency".  

When I'm receiving treatment, I have to pull my gown up to my ribs and the rest of me is bare, apart from the paper kickers and my socks - now in worried that all this time I've been over exposing myself - lol   

Hi Peb. I’m just trying to get another months wage as I know that I won’t be able to work after a few weeks. I’ve been granted PIP but only the standard rate so far. I can’t lie it’s getting more painful everyday and my pain meds have just been upped and reluctantly I started in the morphine last weekend. And I know it’s gonna get worse before it gets better which in itself make me feel apprehensive, as I worry I won’t cope with much more pain!! But I just keep saying to everyone I’m fine ( some days I’m really not) but I think that they’re trying to cope as much as I am. Sorry to offload I’m just a bit emotional at the moment. And my son who lives in Australia is due his second baby in 3 days so that’s keeping me upbeat. Thank you for listening 

Ohhhh that’s made me giggle!!! Thank you 

Hi Maljay

No question is silly.  At my hospital I had to remove trousers/skirt but kept my own knickers on. I didn't have to wear any particular ones. Once on the table I just had to pull them down to below my bum and they put a piece of tissue paper over my front. They then lined my tattoos up and left the room, did a scan to check everything was lined up and then started the treatment. The machine would go round me 3 times and that was it. Good luck for Monday. Sending hugs. Xx

Thank you bungle 

I didn’t have to remove my knickers either. If I wore trousers I removed them and if in tights I just lowered them. I put my knickers under my bum at the back and they covered my front with a paper towel. 
All the staff were so lovely it didn’t even feel embarrassing after the first day!