Radiotherapy Side Effects

Hi there,

I am due to meet an oncologist next week to discuss radiotherapy ater having bilateral WLE & SNB

Please could you let me know what side effects you had and were you able to work during & after your treatment?

Thanks a lot

 

 

Parents
  • I finished radiation one month ago. My doctor recommended going on disability. I did for 7 weeks. My skin got stingy in some areas and I felt some fatigue. I could have worked but I recommended not if you can. You can use time to focus and reconnect with yourself. Also naps help. I walked up to 3 miles a day even though tired. I recouped faster I think.
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  • I finished radiation one month ago. My doctor recommended going on disability. I did for 7 weeks. My skin got stingy in some areas and I felt some fatigue. I could have worked but I recommended not if you can. You can use time to focus and reconnect with yourself. Also naps help. I walked up to 3 miles a day even though tired. I recouped faster I think.
Children
  • Hi there,

    Thanks for that and I am gad to hear you are recovering well.

    Because I had shoulder surgery just before all this fun started, I have already had a lot of time off work so it is quite nice to get back to some sort of normal routine. Will see how it goes and I can always opt out again if it gets too much.

    x

  • Yes about 3 weeks into rad's you start noticing effects especially if chest is large. Mainly the area underneath. I hope it goes smooth for you. If you can, juice veggies and some fruit for instant pure vitamins. May help skin recover quicker. Also 100% organic aloe oil is good on skin.