im about to have radiotherapy any advice on things would be a help T.i.A

[thamesbob]

ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO I STARTED REGURGERTATING SOME OF MY FOOD ONLY HAPPPENED NOW AND AGAIN AND DID NOT THHINK TO MUCH ABOUT IT IT STARTED TO GET WORSE AND I WAS AT THE DOCTORS FOR SOME OTHER THING AND WE GOT TALKING AND I MENTIONED THIS PROBLEM HE SENT ME FOR TEST AND CANCER WAS FOUND IN THE OESOPHAGUS I HAVE NOW BEEN SENT TO HAVE RADIOTHERAPY HAVE BEEN TOLD WILL MAKE ME FEEL VERY TYRED ANY ADVICE PLEASE THANK YOU REGARDS BOB

[sassy59]

I’m going through radiotherapy because of endometrial cancer. I’ve had a full hysterectomy and then booked in for 5 weeks RT in the pelvic area to be followed by two internal treatments. A doctor will talk you through it and the radiographers are brilliant. It won’t hurt but you may feel tired and have sore skin perhaps.

I’m only tired I feel because of the journey to QA in Cosham, Portsmouth. My worst problem is stomach upsets but it’s not as bad as it was.

Everyone is different and I just know you’ll be ok. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and good luck to you. Stay positive. Thinking of you. Xxx

[garshe in reply to sassy59]

My love and healing sent to you Carole. Also Welsh cwtches xxSheila 🙏👍💕⚘

[sassy59 in reply to garshe]

Thank you so much Sheila. Love to you too.

Carole xxx🩷💕😘

[peege]

I'm really sorry to hear about the oesophagus cancer thamesbob, I dont know much about it but I do understand fatigue as I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. On a daily basis I have to try to eat healthily, not push myself (although that's very difficult at times) , rest when I need to, get a decent night's sleep and above all pace myself. If I over use my pocket of energy in a day I may have to rest for 3 days. A weekend with grandchildren and I'm sofa and housebound for a week or more. It's very essential to look after yourself. All the best with the RT.

[Digger0]

Good luck. I had radiotherapy for breast cancer in 2008. Was only tired as I was traveling to the Christie every morning for 3 weeks. The skin may get red and my oncologist told me to use baby soap and prescribed £45. I was on a rads trial as well so needed to be positioned 110%. That was the most tiring thing, being put in the correct position, one day they were having problems, so the radiographer told everyone to take 5 and me to get up and have a walk around the room!

[Rattled]

Morning thamesbob.

I agree with sassy59 and Digger0. Had radiotherapy a few years ago for three weeks. I sailed through the first week but found myself getting quite tired towards the end of the course. I thought it was a combination of the treatment, travelling and stress. It only took a week or so post course to fully recover energy levels. My skin was a little sore in the treatment area but certainly no worse than a mild sunburn.

Your oncology team should explain everything you need to know and answer any questions you may have.

Very best of luck.

[watergazer]

wishing you the best of luck. Hopefully the comments above will have helped. Xx

[Alberta56]

Best wishes. Hope all goes well.

[Patk1]

All the best thamesbob x