Radiotherapy side effects

I'm on HT too. I'm not the fittest but I'll do what I can; motivating myself to exercise is hard enough at the best of times....

I have nothing but good things to say about my RT.  BRI (Bristol) don't offer a diet sheet these days as they now believe that sticking to - or close to - your usual dietary regime is the least disruptive/problematic approach.  They do advise caution with intake of alcohol, caffeine and particularly high fibre foods (green leafy veg etc), and strongly recommend good hydration.  I found it hugely helpful to have my RT appointment at the same time every day as that fitted it into my regular bowel habits and made timing of meals much easier.  Use the micro enema as instructed, drink fluids as instructed and, in my experience, all will be well.  Negligible side effects - some tiredness from week 3 onwards, but pretty mild.  Biggest problem was the hormone injection pre-RT.  Caused me no end of hot flushes, every 40 minutes night and day for 15 weeks, so sleep deprivation became a thing.  Fortunately now, 5 months post hormone jab, it's all wearing off.  I too worked throughout, though the hot flushes were much more of an impediment than any fatigue.

Hi Stuart

Having brachypherapy at Poole on 31st October. Then radiotherapy at Dorchester, starting 14th November. Your experience of diet were helpful. 

Hi

Glad it helped! If you drink alcohol, try and ignore the siren voices in the waiting room. Some will say they drink a shot or two, of this or that, every night- trust me when I say they will most likely regret it!

I had RT at Poole ( wasn't offered anything else). Is there a reason you are having RT at Dorchester? Guessing you live nearer Dorchester than Poole.

Regards

Stuart

Finished RT 3 weeks ago. Went well, virtually without side effects other than frequent urination at night. Is there any way to alleviate the problem? 

I have been on HT for the past 10 months or so but the nocturia problem considerably worsened following the RT

Finished mine just over 2 weeks ago & the radiotherapy itself is nothing to worry about as long as you take the suppositrys & drink the water they give you ,the worst i think is trying to keep completely still whilst it is going on but it only last 10-11 min & the only side effects I have had so far is the urgency to pee & burning sensation whilst doing so

Are you on ht ?

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