Radiotherapy

Hi

I haven't had radiotherapy but I noticed that your post hadn't had any responses so I've found this information on radiotherapy for oesophageal cancer for you. I know it's not the same as first hand experience but I hope it'll help.

You could also type 'radiotherapy' in the search bar in this group and have a read of any previous posts on this subject.

I hope it goes well

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I had radiotherapy twice 15 sessions in 2013 and another 5 2018 ,it's not as bad as chemo only takes about ,10 -15mins .You need to look after your skin though I used e45 the night b4 and after I goback and had no problems. On arrival the staff position u in the machine this can take a while as you have a small mark put on previous to first treatment and has to b lined up with where they will rget the Cancer. I'm sure you will be fine good luck

Hi Marc,

I had a mixture of radiotherapy and chemotherapy just over two years ago prior to my surgery. The radiotherapy is painless when you are having the actual sessions. I had daily sessions for 5 weeks and towards the end it does make you very tired...the only other side effect I had was some blood passing through my nose which is quite typical, it’s just a side effect of what’s being targeted on your oesophagus.  I was advised most important things to do via the treatment was to eat lots of what’s not good for you (trifles, chocolate mousse etc) to help maintain your weight, but also to drink lots of water...I would drink throughout the night.  When I eventually had my surgery my surgeon said the pre-op treatment had done the trick as he could see/find the stage 3 tumour.

Hope all goes well with your treatment - I am now two years post-surgery and doing well. It’s a bit of a slog for the first 12 months, but gets much easier in those following 12 months.

Best,

Nick

Hi Nick

Thanks for that,I finished my radiotherapy on Mon 1st and so far have no side effects apart from no and then I find it hard to swallow but after a couple of mouthfuls of water it goes away, just waiting for consultant to inform me what will happen next.

Stef