Radiotherapy tips please and advice regarding zometa

Hi,

I’m 4 sessions into my 15. It’s going smoothly, albeit tiring having to attend. The staff are really great, helping me in to position etc. I’ve changed a few appointments due to childcare and they are approximately at similar times each day which is helpful. I raised a concern today about some discomfort and they checked me throughly and were reassuring. I’ve been feeling a bit queasy but unsure wether or not this is related to the treatment or not at this stage.

The first appointment consists of a CT scan and positioning. This is the longest session, thereafter the treatment is very swift, the radio is only 3-4 minutes itself. 

I hope your ok, I know the anxiety can get a bit much, hopefully you’ll feel better once things progress.

When do you start your treatment? Please give me a shout if you’d like to know anything more.

Take care x 

Hi Just to get back to your question about the Zometa. I have these infusions every 6 months, along with many other people on this site. I was also worried about side effects, particularly jaw necrosis. I had a check up with my dentist who assured me that it really is just extractions and any dental work affecting the bone that needs to be avoided whilst on the infusions. I had a filling 2 months ago (was advised to leave 8 weeks either side of an infusion just to be safe). Fingers crossed I have not had any issues with that. I am about to have my second infusion in a few weeks time. The main side effects I had were feeling like I had flu for about a week after the infusion - tired, sick and achey. That said, I have read many posts by ladies saying they haven't had any side effects at all. We all react differently. I see this drug as a bonus really because the aim is to protect our bones from those pesky breast cancer cells. Try not to worry too much but do have a chat with your dentist and ensure he/she knows about the Zometa. 

I also had 15 sessions of radiotherapy. I did get quite a bad skin reaction but again a lot of people really have just minimal effects. It only affected me right at the end of treatment and for about 3 weeks afterwards. the skin has gone on to heal well now though.

Sending hugs and good wishes for your treatment. Hang in there, you can do this. x