Hello I’m about to start Brachytherapy

Hi  and welcome to our little corner of the Online Community. Here you'll find a lovely group of supportive ladies who have all been exactly where you are now. A possibility of cancer diagnosis brings all sorts of stress and fears and if anyone can hold your hand and reassure you we will. We're all at the start, in the middle or the end of what can only be described as a roller-coaster ride. The ride no-one wants to get on.

How many sessions are you going to have? I myself had 3. I confess I was quivering like a jelly when I arrived for my first session but the radiologists and nurses were brilliant and relaxed me totally. I didn't hurt was just undignified. If you read back over some of the older posts you can read our experiences. There were 3 of us on here having the same treatments at the same time so there's a wealth of experience!

It’s always helpful to others if you write a little something (or a lot) about yourself and your journey to date. You can enter it into your profile (click on your username and select “Profile”) It’s helpful to other members with a similar diagnosis who can then hopefully answer your questions. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. You can amend or update it at any time. If you’re not sure what to write, just click on my username.

If you want to ask any of us any questions please come back and do so. There's always someone around and we can offer a shoulder to cry on, a hand to hold or listen to a rant, we’re here for you.

It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear. It's free to call on 0808 808 00 00  8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. Have a look to see what is available by Clicking here .

There is also an Ask an Expert section, but you should allow two working days for replies from our expert team.

To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section. 

Sending you welcoming hugs, Barb xx 

Hi I have just finished 4 sessions of brachytherapy.  I was absolutely terrified but there was nothing to worry about.  The radiographers were amazing, so kind and put me at my ease.  It is a bit undignified but certainly not painful or anything to be worried or frightened about.  Only takes a short time too.  Hope all goes well but honestly nothing to fear.  I didn’t have many side effects, felt a bit tired and a bit sick but advised to drink lots of water and was given some anti sickness tablets by my GP which worked straight away.  Best wishes.