Tiredness and bruised feeling

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Good morning all. I hope everyone is doing ok?

Yesterday I had my 10th session of RT. For the first time so far in RT, my boob looked red and felt hot post treatment. I did my usual thing when I got home of slapping on the Aloe Vera, and overnight the redness and heat has disappeared. However, I've got a feeling similar to internal bruising on the inner side of my boob, so the side that's closest to the centre of my chest. It feels as if I've been thumped there! Am I right in assuming this is all a part of the treatment and nothing to concern myself with?

I've also noticed my energy levels have been slowly dropping over the last couple of days, and haven't been too concerned, as I know it's one of the side effects, as well as the fact I've probably been doing more than I should have this week due to hubby having tested positive for covid and not feeling well enough to help me out with things. However, this morning I woke up and felt as if I've been hit by a train! I am so so tired. Anything I'm trying to do is making me tearful with weariness. This is just not me. Is this about the right timeframe for the feeling of tiredness to kick in?

I'd just welcome some input to reassure me that my overactive imagination needs to calm down!

Thanks in advance

Exraygirl over 3 years ago

Sorry to hear you sent feeling too great at the moment.

The treatment has a cumulative effect and usually takes about two weeks to kick in.

You can see the effects that the radiation is having externally on your skin. The same thing will be happening internally. It’s also causing your tiredness which is quite normal. As you say you’ve been doing more due to your husband having covid.

Try and rest up this weekend. Mention your breast pain to your team on Monday but I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about.

Dicha over 3 years ago in reply to Exraygirl

Xraygirl..thank you! I didn't want to trouble you by messaging you, but you've immediately made me feel better! This afternoon, come what may I am going to have a lie down on the bed and chill!

Thanks again x

HappyFeet1 over 3 years ago in reply to Dicha

Hi Dicha, lovely advice already from Exraygirl, I’d echo all of it, you just have to somehow put yourself first (which we all seem to struggle with) and take the rest that your body is asking for. During my 3 weeks of rads I looked on it as my job to manage the treatment and any reactions. I had late morning sessions (kind oncology nurse requested timings because of my journey there and back, so I wouldn’t be caught in rush hour traffic either way. When I got back each day I’d go and moisturise straight away then lie on my bed with a bare boob to allow it to ‘air’. Sometimes I’d fall asleep for a brief nap but I’d always have that lie down as I felt I needed it, whether I slept or not. Then I’d have a walk, often in the dark as it was January! The rest and then gentle exercise seemed to help with managing the fatigue.
Wishing you well and also that your hubs is soon on the mend and able to help more. Love and a very gentle virtual hug, HFxx

HappyFeet1 xx

Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi

Dicha over 3 years ago in reply to HappyFeet1

Thank you too happyfeet1

My scheduled sessions are at 8pm. It's normally a 10 minute car drive from home to the hospital, but at that time, here in Spain, it's pretty much rush hour...the other evening my 10 minute journey took me 50 minutes, so I'm having to leave home with lots of time to spare. By the time I'm getting back after treatment it's about 8.45-9.00pm.

Yes, cooling balm on the boob and something to eat and then that's me done for the day.

Hubby is feeling loads better, and he's going to retest tomorrow. If he can at least walk the dog it would help considerably! X

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