5 stage Radiotherapy treatment

Hello Sweetstory 

Thanks for posting. Is this the "High Energy Proton Beam Job"?  The one you can have at UCL London and Christies Manchester? Or is there now somewhere else in the North East?

I am not up to speed with "stuff" so correct me if I am wrong. Two questions:

1. Don''t answer if you don't want but what were your "peeing habits" like before the treatment started.

2. You say you are ready for work now - so apart from during the treatment there are no lasting side effects.

It would be great if you could enlighten me and my fellow sufferers.

Thanks - Brian.

Hi Brian 

Yes it will be the high energy proton beam. It is available at the Freeman Newcastle.

I would be peeing around twice during the night beforehand.

It is still early days but apart from needing to be near a toilet. I haven’t felt any side effects, have cut the grass and kept on top of household chores.

I am a sixth form teacher so feel I can go back to school, as I can rush out to toilet if I need.

Will let you know if anything changes.

Regards

Sweetstory

Aw Thanks for Posting.

In the last week we have had so many positive posts - It almost feels like between us we are winning.

I am so pleased it worked for you.

Personally I would rather have my biopsy again than stand up in front of some sixth formers - one of my daughters is a teacher - you deserve every penny.

Best wishes - Brian.

Thank you for sharing your experience which will be really informative for others having the 5 fraction treatment.  I bet you are glad the sessions are all over now & great to hear you are now feeling positive & ready to go back to work.

All the best going forwards.

Brian

Hi Brian 

Putting work back to Monday, decided it’s probably for the best. 
Remember all those who are going to go through 5 fractions it was not a breeze for me but I am improving by the day.

Regards

Sweetstory