Radiotherapy questions

Hi, I had a 5 week course of radiotherapy, 5 days a week, last year and I was lucky and had no nausea. Towards the end of treatment the pain started, and continued for a coupke of weeks, but they gave me strong painkillers and a medicine to swallow before meals that coats and numbs the area. I also had medication for sickness a and diarrhoea but didn't need those.

The staff were very good, explained everything that they were doing and what to expect.

Everyone reacts differently, but they do warn you of all possible side effects. Just let them know while you are there how it is affecting you and they can help.

I hope it all goes well for you

Sharon 

Thank you Sharon. Hope you are doing well.

I might also be having a course of radiotherapy over the next few weeks so any feedback is very helpful..

Perhaps we can compare notes as to what we are experiencing.  Anyway best luck to you once your treatment starts.

I forgot to mention I did have to wear a mask that they made for me. This is just to help you keep still during treatment. It is moulded to your face and attaches to the bed. So you may have one of those , I think it depends where the cancer is located and mine is very high up.

Sharon 

Hi. Just wanted to send you my best wishes as you start your treatment. I am a similar age to you and had 5 weeks radiotherapy back in 2023 along with chemo. It is not sensible for me to advise you on the effects because we all react differently. I was fine until week 5 but then got very sore for the next couple of weeks. My adverse  symptoms were more owing to the effectc of the chemo. and that was a rather different story. Your Upper GI nurse specialists will help you with any problems you have and my advice is to stay in regular contact with them if you have any issues of concern. Hope all goes well for you.