Supplements and radiotherapy

Hello Dogs4me 

I think this is a question for the radiology team. Personally I would be giving them a call on Tuesday and asking the question.

You could always contact our Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week) and ask one of the Cancer Nurse Specialists or pose the question in "Ask a Nurse" - here's the link you need:
Ask a Nurse 

We have a great thread you might find helpful and here's the link you need:

 What you wish you had known before starting Radiotherapy? 

Do let us know how you get on.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Dogs4me during radiotherapy the idea is to minimise gas, so onions, curry,beans etc.  Some hospitals suggest reducing dairy but this I think is to avoid tummy upsets.  I would check with your team when you meet them.  Try and get a routine that works and stay with it.  Main problem is boredom!

I agree about the boredom. I hour before and an average 30 min delay each time. I put this to good use with the free Duolingo app.. Improved my Spanish no end ready for my holidays !

Thank you Brian

I rang the helpline (rang them once before when in a melt down and they were brilliant) and they suggested leaving it off for now and asking the radio therapist on the day. She was concerned that if the bowel was a bit sore it might increase chances of diarrhoea. She also said that the worst foodS for this are tomatoes and onions.

Thank you ️ 

Hello Dogs4me 

Brilliant - do let us know how he gets on - I am sure he will get it right and sail through his fractions.

Best wishes - Brian.