Appetite during radiotherapy

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Good afternoon,

Well we are on to day 8 of Radiotherapy and capecitabine chemo tablets out of 28.

My husband is doing really well he is only having a few side effects tiredness and sore skin.

Everybody told me he will lose his appetite but up to now it is the complete opposite.

He had a session on Tuesday morning and then treated me to breakfast, piece of toast for me and a full English for him.

Has anybody else had the same reaction or is my husband a one off?

He had his first lot of bloods done this week too and the Dr is really happy with the results. I was dreading it as well lets just say what could  go wrong in the last month or so has gone wrong. Hes diabetic and some of his medication is not available to him at the moment so wasn't sure what his bloods were going to show, but all good.

I know it is early days for him but fingers crossed Fingers crossed he will remain the same through treatment. 

It is such a rollercoster of emotions at the minute and to be honest I dread it when his phone rings.

Sorry it is a long one, just wanted to share feelings, news and generally just chat.

Take care everybody

Kell xx

  • Hi Kell, had my 6th radiotherapy session yesterday and my appetite has been unchanged. I put on a lot of weight during chemo, I blame the steroids and the fact that I was really tired and still working so was trying to keep my energy up (not the best approach...). I have been eating a bit less in the last week but that's probably due to covid - managed to get that as well... I'm glad your husband is doing well!

    Take care,

    Cecile xx