Hi Nat,  I have started the 5 wk radiation & chemo tabs, the radiation  is pain free , I'm only on day four, I got a infection in my bladder , dosent happen to every 1, my tumor is very low down the rectum though, i went to my gp on friday & he put me on antibiotics , apparently radiation cystitis :p  chemo tabs give me restless leg syndrome all wk/end , I'm going to ask about that today , I was a bit queesy in the mornings but they give u sickness tablets to help with this , (they work). Over all its not bad , iv just been unlucky & took a few of the reactions,  if ur dad brings a paper or something to read while waiting , they ask u to come 1/2 an hr b4 ur appointment to drink some water , u need to go in radio with a full bladder, & if he wears elastic trousers it helps a bit as u don't have to strip off every time , .Hope this helps a bit 

katrina x

Thanks for the reassurance katrina.  

Hi, I've just finished cycle one of chemo. The treatment itself is fine and I didn't have any pain or discomfort just boredom! Post chemo, a wee bit tired but anti sickness tabs work well and getting on with life till the next cycle. Can't comment on radio yet. Hope your dad gets on ok