For anyone just about to start Radiation treatment

...  and don't forget the best bit. Ringing the bell after the last treatment session to a round of applause from everyone in the cafe!

When I was first day I heard the bell and heard a bell ringing, everyone stopped what they were doing and applauded.

I didn't know anything about the tradition of ringing the bell after your last treatment.

When it was my turn, I thought nobody would cheer.  How wrong I was.  

It gives you something to look forward to, counting down the days before it's your turn.

Yes - the bell! I liked it so much I rang it twice - couldn't help myself!

On this day last year I tried my first incontinence pad, so bloody uncomfortable.  Plus I had an irritation around my pelvis area.

At my appointment I told one of the Radiologists who recommended using some 'Flamigel'  

Apparently, it's only available at the Radiology department.  You just have to ask.  Use twice daily, it works wonders.