Radiotherapy

In 2013 I had high grade DCIS and lumpectomy followed by  RT, I think I waited at least 8 /10 weeks after surgery for my slots but of course it’s a long time ago now! It really does depend on how busy they are but a slight delay will make little difference from what you’ve reported, I hope that helps x

Hi Anna. 

Thanks for that information. 

It's very helpful. Did you have the 15 sessions?

Thanks again. 

Sue. 

Hi Biddygirl,

All I can say is don’t go in to your appointment expecting to find all the answers. The surgeon refers you to the next stage of treatment and although they might give you an idea of timescale and how many sessions you will find out much more when you have talked to the radiologist. 

I think 6 weeks is a minimum (I was told 10/12 weeks was more likely by the surgeon) and you will be able to talk to the radiologist and ask if it would be detrimental to you if you wanted to delay for any reason.  I just started radiotherapy today… 14 weeks post lumpectomy. 2 weeks of the delay were because I needed an additional test to see if I needed chemo.  My planning appointment was 3 weeks ago and I am having 5 sessions. I think a lot of places are probably running on longer waits than info suggests you should expect.  It is really hard having to wait and not knowing how to plan ahead. In between getting worried and upset about the wait I just keep reminding myself that this is the most important thing to be doing for me whenever it happened and other things will just have to take second place. 

Sorry that is a bit of a long reply but hope it helps!

Hi Pepple.

Don't apologise for the long chat. It's been very helpful and informative. I will go to my appointment later, with things clearer in my mind. Like you, I'm looking at things, this is for the best for me and whatever treatment I have and when, I will only benefit from it. Thanks again for your reply. 

I wish you well going forward. 

Sue. Xx

Yes I had 15 too, good luck with getting the information you need  happy to help further x

Thank you  

Sue. Xx