Enjoying radiotherapy?
Hi everyone,
Sorry been sooo long since I've been on here. The radiotherapy is keeping me busy I can tell ya. Had No: 16 today, just 19 to go....... Actually I know it sounds bizarre and maybe this time next week I'll be cracking up but.... is it possible to enjoy radiotherapy? I get to drive on my own there, have no pain, generally go for coffee. Little bit of browsing around the shops, odd cake here and there...... yes putting on a bit of weight but not too much. I am seriously being kind to myself, a bit indulgent really. My children are well looked after and I have some time to myself. Actually cos I have a childminder in the afternoon, I have tried to have afternoon appointments so I can have a lie-in in the morning and make my way up at my leisure. As far as the actual treatment is concerned, I'm afraid to tempt fate to say that its going bloody fantastic and my energy has not been this good since I got diagnosed. Am I heading for a fall? All you experienced ladies out there, feel free to knock me off my happy perch if you think I'm in the rosy period. My children and hubby are fine and so sweet actually, like telling each other to be good so I can have a rest awh..... Feel like a bit of a fraud really. I have sorted more clothes, bedrooms, clutter since I started this treatment, its mad! Anyone else out there enjoying it? Ok if I should be carted off, let me know. Thanks,
Garcon
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Hey Garcon,
Glad to hear the RT is going well. I stayed in The Lodge in St Lukes for mine for almost two months and, although I really missed home and most especially my little boy, I too really enjoyed the peace of being there and having some me time. I think it was much needed after all the stress of diagnosis, surgery, chemo, etc.
And as long as you keep taking care of yourself (and especially keep a close eye on your skin) then there is no reason to think that the rest of your treatment will not go the same as it has to date. Its great to hear you are feeling so good but don't think that just because you feel good now that you will be able to launch back in to everyday full on mode once treatment is complete. I felt great during RT also but when I got 'back to normal' I was very frustrated by how quickly I became completely shattered when I tried to do a few jobs around the house. The good news is that you DO get there eventually! Or maybe when it comes to housework, that is not good news......
Flo.
Hi all,
Its been a mad 7 weeks and yippee its finally coming to an end. I'm finishing on Friday. Lads the radiotherapy is a doddle! I'm a bit sunburnt from it now but no pain, a bit knackered but its all do-able. Apparently its quite common to be very tired in the weeks after radiotherapy so I'm going to milk the system and stay in bed while my husband takes the kids to school. It'll be nice not to have to be somewhere every day. I'm gone mad on gardening so hopefully the tiredness wont get too bad. I'm waging a cancer war with weeds, think they are winning at the moment, little feckers. So I'm off to see the Oncologist Tuesday 22nd for his words of wisdom, it better be good cos I am soooo fed up of cancer. I wonder when he will want to see me again? I'm giving cancer the summer off and not thinking about it again till at least September, well thats the plan anyway.
Hope ye are all well, sorry to see that there are some new members. Is there an epidemic?
Thanks again for all the support, you're magic.
Garcon
Hi Garcon
You are like a breath of fresh air. You are very positive and I think thats what has got you this far. WELL DONE GIRL
You may hit a wee downer after all the treatment. I am a year down the line and a wee bit weepy at the moment. I think it's because all treatment is finished and I am coming to realize I had cancer. I can cope but a song on the radio can have me in floods of tears.
Take care Evelyn
Garcon,
CONGRATULATIONS on being all done! Its is a good feeling, isn't it? Definitely continue to stay in bed and 'milk the system'. You'll be surprised at how quickly people expect you to be back to normal once treatment is over. Its almost like they forget you were ever sick. And sometimes, it can be the period when you are most tired.
Evelyn,
I too had weepy periods when all my treatment finished. I'd had doctors and nurses looking after me for almost a whole year and all of a sudden there was no one and I felt a bit abandoned. I remember you said you kindof put a lot to do with your diagnosis 'in a box on a shelf' as you dealt with surgery and treatment. So now you are starting to open that box and deal with whats inside it - this is bound to bring tears. The crying and the release and the acceptance of what happened can be good for you. BUT don't cry too much. And don't forget to celebrate too. Remember what you have achieved. You have been through a lot but you have come out the other side!!
So get out and have some fun girls! Now I don't mean go wild drinking or spending or anything! But get out and about, do things that bring you joy, spend time with people you love, and laugh and BE HAPPY!
Cancer gave me one thing I never expected - it made me appreciate my life so much more than I had before. As a result, I am a much happier person.
Carpe Diem and all that sh.... 
Hugs,
Flo.
Hi garcon, I hope youre enjoying your new found freedom
You must be thrilled!
Its great to hear from you, and Im glad it is going so well.
Fingers crossed it will stay that for you...what a bonus after all of the other crap you have been through.
Just dont tell dh and the kids youre having fun