Hello, I’m new here so a bit about me, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer at the end of May and have since had a hysterectomy, I’m due to start radiotherapy probably at the beginning of September after I have been on holiday. I was also diagnosed with unrelated breast cancer on 1st May. I currently on hormone tablets for breast lump as the womb is more invasive so being prioritised. I’m 70.
I’ll be having 5 weeks of radiotherapy, I’d be very grateful for any tips on getting through it. Thanks
Hi Lambourne
Welcome to the Womb group. I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis of endometrial cancer in May and also the unrelated breast cancer. I hope that you have recovered well from your surgery.
I also had 5 weeks of radiotherapy back in 2022. It is hard when you have 25 sessions ahead of you but I did find that after the first couple I did get into a bit of a routine and it went quicker than I thought. My radiotherapists were really supportive and that helped.
I did find it tiring but part of that was the travelling to and from the hospital each day. I did have some tummy issues but was given medication that helped. I found I needed to watch what I ate and for me it was limiting fibre, limiting fruit and veg and dairy. I ate things like white toast, rice, crumpets- blander foods suited me more.
There is an opportunity to talk to the radiotherapists at each appointment if you are having any side effects and I also had a weekly review.
This link takes you to the radiotherapy thread on here.
(3) Radiotherapy support - Macmillan Online Community
I hope your treatment goes well and if you want to ask about anything please do so.
Jane
