Planning of radiotherapy

Hello Kate.

My experience was that after ct scan a Dr in physics + medical radiologist had to work on the "set-up" for about a week and then the nurse + admin had to book me in their schedule.

That took about 2 weeks.

Hi Kate66 , I can tell you what happened with me but not everywhere is the same. I do remember how frustrating it was, not to be able to plan stuff because I didn’t have dates. So when I had the CT planning scan, they didn’t give me actual dates but said it would start around 2 weeks after. I then got a phone call a few days later with dates. Mine was held up a bit because it was around New Year so there were fewer slots, but it did end up pretty much 2 weeks after the scan. I think this is normal but others may have different experiences. Once it started, it was all quite straightforward, I was given time slots in advance but these sometimes had to be changed. I had 3 weeks of it, back when that was the norm. Bet you’ll be glad just to get it out of the way! Another box ticked. Love and hugs, HFxx 

I saw my oncologist to be consented for radiotherapy and she told me a provisional start date 28/04, 4 weeks from my last chemo. I now have a planning appointment for 11/04. HTH

 Hi Mlen, thanks so much for your reply, that’s really helpiful to give me an idea of what to expect,

Hugs to you x

Hi HappyFeet 1 

thanks so much for taking the time to reply, that’s given me a really good idea of what to expect. 

I cry often unexpectedly, and uncontrollably…. I have recently lost my mum,but not before she knew I was on the home straight battling this awful disease!

hugs right back at you, xx

Thank you for your reply, that’s really helpful, 

I hope the rest of your treatment goes well for you, sending hugs xx

Aw Kate you have had a lot going on.  I lost my mum almost 17byears ago and I just wanted to hug her after getting my news xx.

• This seems a great network of people to reach out and talk too. Take care x