DCIS radiotherapy side effects

Following surgery for DCS high grade breast. I have been advised so far that it will be a 5 day course of radiotherapy. I would just like to know how this is affected people, are they still able to work and get on or does it take it out of you ? Just trying to plan ahead regarding my work  I’m a staff nurse ! And don’t want to take too much time off work, what is there fatigue from day one or is it after five days. I know everyone is different, just trying to get a range of replies. Many thanks for reading and especially replying  

  • Hi Sitty, 

    I hope this information I've found about radiotherapy for DCIS will prove useful but hopefully some of our members will come forward soon to share their experiences and advice. 

    As my colleague Ben mentioned in his reply to you on your other discussion, our cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m if you'd like to discuss any of this further with them.

    In the meantime, we're sending you all our support and wishing you all the best with your treatment when it begins.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator