Radiotherapy

Hi my husband just finished 23 zaps after HDR brachtherapy in January. 

He was treated at The Christue ( hope I'm allowed to name). The radiographers and bracchy team were mega. So so kind.

He found the first session of radiotherapy un- nerving but now finished misses the routine!!

Problems - a week since end of treatment if he has caffeine or booze he is easily up to the loo 4 times a night. Hormone pills also cause bed blankets to be thrown of with mega sweats.

Bowels are hit and miss. Much more frequent but no accidents yet. 

He feels otherwise great. Lots of energy and ready for the future. Doesn't regret treatment and feels a fraud for not rushing back to work. Sexual tackle still functioning too which the consultants told us not to expect.

Pleasantly suprised. Though 2 minor tattoos on hips oh well ???

Good luck. 

Morning Wispmydog,

When my Radiation treatment finished I also found myself missing them.  It was for just over 4 weeks.

It was the start of November when I finished mine.  Just started having normal Tea and Coffee now.  I still drink wine, never been a beer drinker since my teens (only 40 years ago).

I was told that it was the effects of the Radiation treatment, squeezing on my bladder that made me pee all of the time.

My flow was down to a trickle but am on about 90% now (touchwood).

Are you impressed with the tattoos?  Remember Borstal spots?  Say no more.

I have kept a diary ever since I was diagnosed.  It's a great outlet for emotions and lots of swearing involved.  1/2 way through my 4th one now.

All the best.

Hi Wispmydog,

Thanks for your reply, please to hear your husband has plenty of energy and looking forward to the future . I’m hoping for the same 

cheers Tony