Joined this community forum early last year when I found out I had bladder cancer, It was great to have support from other people who had been through what I now was going through, I am 6 weeks after a radical Cystectomy! Its a slow Recovery but it does get much better as the weeks pass by , I did not go for chemo therapy before surgery as I believed surgery was the best way forward, My surgeon says I am free from cancer but there could be small particles that escaped the bladder and I would benefit from radiotherapy, I would be great full if anyone else has had radiotherapy after surgery and could let me know how it effected them, Thank You Anyastar
Hi Anyastar . I did not have cystectomy but had radical radiotherapy instead. Maybe different to what you will be having, but radiotherapy itself is painless and sessions lasts about fifteen minutes. The main side effect of pelvic RT is usually erratic bowels and some tiredness but it should pass. I hope all goes well going forward. Best wishes.
Yes Jane you sometimes forget life goes on after cancer! I hope you get your house sold soon and your situation improves 
Love and take care Anya xx
