Radiotherapy support

Thank you.

I had 25 sessions of external beam radiotherapy in 2022. Being told you need radiotherapy can be daunting and I know I had lots of worries about it. Please do reach out for support if you have any questions. 

Jane

Radiotherapy for womb cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support

I was predicted grade 1 stage 1a (and no treatment) but my stage changed to 2 after the post hysterectomy histology (grade stayed the same) and I was recommended to have adjuvant treatment of 25 x radiotherapy and 2 x brachytherapy. I had these April-June 2022 at UHS Southampton. My next check up appointment is June this year - a year since my last one. Happy to answer any questions anyone may have! 

How much of your abdomen received radiation for those of you who had external radiation?  Did they go above the bellybutton?  

This Macmillan link describes what’s included in the pelvic area for radiotherapy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatment/types-of-treatment/radiotherapy/pelvic-radiotherapy/the-pelvic-area

So the day has come, I start my 25 days of radio, with 2 lots of Cisplatin today, having both radio and chemo today.  First time ever a doctor said to me yesterday “keep your weight up”

Pelvic area is normally the area between hip bones however exactly where the radiotherapy is targeted is done individually. If you ask your radiotherapists they will be able to explain where the treatment is being targeted for you personally. Mine was targeted to 2 main areas and both were below belly button. 

Good luck, hope it goes well. 

Best of luck with both.  I was told not to lose much weight on chemo. I lost a bit and now it’s baaaack. 

Thanks Jane.  I did not get any details yet other than not internal brachytherapy.  I think I have to consent before hearing that.  I’m still working on the referral for the closer hospital.