Radiotherapy

I don't know what that means ?  Didn't know of any changes? 
I was to have 5  days then 5 days of boost. My boost was cancelled as the area is to big ‍
im on day 4 of 5 of RT and feeling good. I’m a little tired and feel a little heavy likes it’s a lot of effort to do things like dry my hair lol.

I did sleep today for an hour. My breast is swollen and red but not sore. 
hope your goes well too x 

Ha Ha, love your name Babesintheboob.

So pre Covid Radiation was given Mon-Fri mainly for 3 weeks but when Covid struck they decided to give it in only 5 days. My hospital in Nottingham said it has worked very well, so they are continuing to give it this way. I was just wondering how people are feeling. I am awaiting my appointment any day now.

I hope your treatment continues to go well.

Xx

Good luck I think it sound worse than it is. But I am off work. Maybe if your still working it would be very tiring. Just rest when you need to x

The 5 treatment regimen came about as a result of a 5 year trial called Fast Forward the results of which were published just before covid. They found that for certain early stage Breast  cancer 5 treatments giving more each day ( but a smaller overall dose) has the same biological effect as 15 smaller treatments.

I had 5 treatments…. It was fine…. Slightly pink boob and a bit of tiredness but that was it.

Hope it goes well for you too x

Hi I had 5 treatments just before Christmas last year. I used bio oil and was lucky I didn't get sore just a littke reddish and a bit itchy. Still very tired and still get the sharp burning pains which can apparently last for 2 to 3 years. The actual RT sessions were ok.

By any chance are you in England 

Yes Nottingham. Xx

Hi, I finished my 5 days last Wednesday 1/6/22. So far no real issues skin is pink on the treated boob using E45 2 or 3 times a day hoping that side effects stay at just pink skin. Good luck with your treatment.. 

I’m in Scotland. 

Hi Tigger62, So glad to hear your doing so well. Thanks for your response, it is much appreciated. God luck with the rest of your journey. Xx