Hi all,
I'm having radiotherapy this week and I am really surprised at how emotional it is making me feel.
I know that it is a good thing and that I am really lucky to live where I live and be able to access this amazing ' belt and braces' treatment, however, I keep nearly crying during the treatment and feel very emotional before and afterwards.
So far my boob seems to be coping well, it's a bit red but nothing terrible. Despite this, putting the moisturiser on is making me feel very sad about it and the hard time it has had.
None of this feels like an overly rational response and so I wondered has anyone else felt any of this during radiotherapy?
Hope you feel better and heal up quickly. That must be painful. Everyone responds to radiation differently so I guess you need to be patient. The radiation oncologist told me to get out and walk and even if you can’t go far it is helpful. Glad you are done with the radiation.
Barbara
Barbara
Hi Devon,
I hope now a little more time has passed, that your breast is feeling more comfortable.
Xx
Hi Barbara, many thanks for that link, it really helps Xx
Hi Lovetowalk
Thank you. After 3 and half weeks it finally healed. Although one spot is still sore to touch. x x
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