Hi all
Hubby starts RT on 18th so if all goes according to plan should be finished by 15th June.
I have read the thread on what people wished they knew beforehand and am aware of the various side effects and that everyone reacts differently but, on balance, what do you think the chances are that he will be well enough to attend our son's wedding mid August and go on a short break to Disneyland Paris the second week of September? The wedding is local and obviously we have no control over the timing of that. The holiday is booked but accommodation and Eurotunnel booking can be cancelled up until a week before. However we need to make arrangements for our dogs and purchase travel insurance so wondering whether to do that or push the holiday back.
How bad is the fatigue likely to be by then? And the urinary and bowel problems? At least there ate loads of toilets there!
Any thoughts would be gratefully received Many thanks.
In my experience, he will be over the fatigue but may have other side effects like rectal bleeding but that shouldn’t ruin your plans. I’m not medically qualified but speak from my own experience having had full pelvic radiation.
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