Radiotherapy

Hi everyone. My mum is starting 5 days of radiotherapy to the colorectal area (around 20 minutes each session) for stage 4 colorectal cancer, and I was hoping to hear from others who’ve been through something similar.

Would anyone be willing to share their experience?

• How did you feel during the treatment week?
• What side effects should we expect?
• Did symptoms start straight away or later?
• Any tips that helped with comfort, eating, skin care, tiredness, bowel changes, etc.?

Just trying to prepare and support her as best as we can. Thank you so much.