Radiotherapy for breast cancer

Hi Fozia 

My biggest piece of advice is drink, drink, drink.  I went at the same time for 15 sessions.  2 of us drank loads and 2 didn't.  The 2 of us who drank a lot of fluids were fine.  The other 2 suffered really badly with fatigue.

Follow their advice with making sure your breast is protected.  I recommend something like aloe vera gel (not cream). Unless they recommend anything different - you can get it from Holland and Barrett quite cheaply.

I was also recommended a toothpaste from my dentist. Duraphat - she gave me a prescription.  It was lucky I had an appointment just before radio started.  No problems with my teeth since (I've seen posts with people having issues)

Hope this helps a little,

Kindest wishes, Lesley

Thank you that’s very helpful. If you don’t mind me asking, what did you experience with your teeth?

Hi Fozia 
I didn't have any issues with my teeth.  I'm guessing it was  because I'd had the normal appointment for a check up with the dentist, just before I was starting radiotherapy and she gave me a prescription for Duraphat toothpaste and told me to use it from then on until I had finished the tube.