Radiotherapy for grade 2 lobular breast cancer - Anxiety has got the better of me and I've said I don't want it

Hi everyone 

I have just joined I got diagnosed with grade 2 lobular breast cancer back in April 

Had a lumpectomy in June 

Was meant to start my radiotherapy but I backed out due to the anxiety of the machine I was shown the radiotherapy machine to see if it would help my anxiety to be honest it made it worse i told the nurses that I don't want the radiotherapy 

  • Hi  

    Welcome to the forum although I'm sorry you have found yourself here. I can understand your anxiety about radiotherapy but I can honestly say its not that bad. I had a different cancer to you, I had to have 28 sessions of radiotherapy. I had it everyday and got the weekends off. Its very quick, the bit that took the longest was the radiotherapists getting you into the correct position and in my case the machine went round 3 times. Some people get tired from it and depending on where you are being treated and how many sessions you are having your skin may get sore. Could you get some help to manage your anxiety so you can reconsider your decision and get your health back. Sending hugs. Xx

  • Hi bungle1

    I'm so sorry to hear that and there's me moaning about my 5 day radiotherapy my consultant is going to call me this afternoon to discuss other options I will consider the radiotherapy sending hugs xxx

  • Hi Troubled70  sorry to hear about your diagnosis.  I had grade 2 lobular breast cancer and had lumpectomy, chemo and radiotherapy.  I would really consider giving it a go as lobular is such a sneaky cancer.  If you can face it, please give it a go.  Take care.

    Lee x

  • Hi  

    You can moan all you like i think we are entitled to . I got through mine and now im cancer free so it was worth it. Hope you get some options this afternoon and I hope you do reconsider the radiotherapy. Sending hugs. Xx

  • Hi Lee I'm going to reconsider my radiotherapy I know it's got to be done 

    Aww I'm happy to hear that you got through yours ok 

    Sending hugs xx