Feeling really down

Hi Gelisdefleury Sorry to hear you are feeling low with your radiotherapy treatments.  I had the same as you will be, 25 radiotherapy plus 2 brachytherapy.  My side effects started on day 3 with nausea and upset stomach.  I had a 5 hour round trip to the hospital each morning by car as I can't use public transport, and I was exhausted (I have other health conditions with fatigue too).  The meds from the hospital helped a bit.  I made a chart and crossed off each day as I went along which helped me to see that I was getting nearer the end of the treatments.  It's a time when we have to look after ourselves, rest loads and drink plenty of water.  I cut out coffee and ate smaller meals, not much fibre and  had some treats and things I fancied now and then.  Before you know it you will have finished.

Sending hugs, Lesley xx

Hi Gelisdefleury. Sorry to hear you're finding your radiotherapy hard going. Be positive you're a third of the way through, easy for me to say as I was lucky and got away with just 3 Brachytherapy sessions. I did suffer with diarrhoea though and taking Immodium helped.

It's also hard being away from home at times like this. A friend of mine who used to live on the Isle of Wight had to have 5 weeks of treatment in Southampton, jut across the water. You could almost see the hospital from the ferry terminal but a daily journey was too much so she ended up staying in a hotel. Being away from her family was really hard but her hubby and kids managed and when she got home she was spoilt rotten!

Have a word with your radiotherapy nurse and see if they can offer any advice.

Sending hugs, Barb x