Hi all...I'm due to start radiotherapy on Monday, I've been told it takes a few sessions before the side effects start
Can anyone tell me how it effected them, I'll be getting radiotherapy 5 days a week for 5 weeks at a higher dose of 60Gy so the side effects may be worse
Thanks Neil
Hi Neddy67 sorry you haven't had a response but by replying to you it will bump your post back up to the top where someone who has had radiotherapy might see it this time and get back to you.
I had radiotherapy for breast cancer, I had the higher intensity one every day for 5 days. Symptoms started on day 3 I think with slightly pink skin, then on day 4 the tiredness kicked in but neither were too bad.
It took me a number of months to get over the tiredness and go back to normal energy levels but it didn't affect my life much, I just did less and rested more.
Hope it all goes well for you.
Hi there...thanks for the reply.
I've completed 5 days now...back on it tomorrow....Friday & yesterday were basically written off as I was so exhausted...never felt like that before but a bit chirpier today.
I can feel the irritation starting too...hopefully it won't get too bad but I am noticing it's getting difficult to swallow again....appetite isn't very good either.
Cracking on though
Cheers Neil
Hi
sorry to hear your not feeling to good. Hopefully they will manage your side effects. And you will not feel any worse.
we had our scan results and the little critter has shrunk, so plan is for surgery now. Early feb. Still showing in lympth nodes but not as many.
Stage now is T2 N1 and Mo. So thankfully not spread.
take care
T
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007