Radiotherapy coming to an end

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Good evening lovely ladies.

Radiotherapy comes to an end for me this week. Mixed emotions as I have been guided by appointments since April when I first had my routine mammogram.
I don’t feel I’m ready to go back to work yet. Is this normal? August 15 I lost my mum suddenly, December 16 lost my husband then March 17 lost our loyal rescue dog. April/May 17 hit with diagnosis. If I’m honest I’ve not grieved properly and it’s all coming to a head now. I’m book on a 4 week BCC course mid November which I’m hoping will help. I’m just shattered from everything life has thrown at me recently. Sorry about the long post just needed to tell someone xx

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Bless you ollybobs, i am not surprised you dont feel ready with all that you have been through, i also finish rads in another 6 sessions, and im already feeling i dont feel ready for work, and you have certainley had to cope with alot more than i have, dont beat your self up, my advice would be take time out for your self now its been a long journey, i havent found the rads to bad, but i think the 3 and a half hour round trip is very tiring, my brain is telling me i need a week after to just sit and say phewwww thankgod its all done.

 

Big hugs to you

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Oh ollybobs, you’ve had so much to cope with…you need time to recover from it all.

Radiotherapy can make you feel tired and that takes a while to get over. In fact, it peaks 2 weeks after your treatment, so you’ve still got a way to go yet. Give yourself a couple of months to recover from radiotherapy, if you can. Maybe go on the course first and see how you feel after that.

Sending a hug

Sue xx

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Thanks Debbie1964. Hope Your last few sessions go quickly for you. What a journey you have, I though an hour each way was enough. Take care xx

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Hi Sue C. Thanks for your reply. I think that’s what I’m going to do. Mind is just not in the right place. Hope my GP will be supportive and give me a sick note xx

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Hi ollybobs. I am finishing my radiotherapy this week also.

I lost my mom in December but had a big lump then.

I could not tell her as she was coming to the end of her life and would have been devastated.

Mourning does take its toll, but you will get through it.

I haven’t had any side effects from the radio as yet and don’t even feel tired.

Don’t go back to work till you want to. I’m sure your doctor will be sympathetic.

Best wishes

Caroline

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Gosh you’ve really been through it! Do t even think about going back to work until you’re ready. I’m working through mine but really part-time at the moment, it’s a struggle tho. 2 sessions left for me, I’m so so tired and really sore now, my skin is blistered and broken. Can’t wait for it all to be over.