Hi I am sure this has been answered many times already but I hope you won’t mind me asking again. I have recently had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal. I haven’t had the results yet but have been told I will probably need 20-23 sessions of rads. I only had the op a week ago and won’t get my result for another week and half. I was wondering when the treatment would be likely to start. Also I will have to have the treatment at Clatterbridge Hosp and that is about 1 1/2 hours aways from home. I am just really worried with christmas just around the corner and have to young kids what effect this is going to have. I know that the main thing is to get treatment and get better but I can’t stop worrying. The whole thing has been a bit of a roller coaster and I just feel very confused at the moment. Sorry if I am rambling but don’t know where else to turn. Thanks
Had my op on 12th Oct and Addenbrookes have just phoned today to tell me my planning appt for rads is day after tomorrow. I have a similar distance to travel and I was concerned that I wouldn’t be able to manage and they told me not to worry they would arrange transport, which took a great load off my mind. Try not to worry easy to say I know but everthing is manageable. When you go for the results everything will become clearer-do make sure you let them about your concerns. Finally accept any offers of help from family and friends I could not have coped without mine.
Good luck Eileen xx
Hi there bjgirl,
I was told rads would start 6 weeks after my lumpectomy, and in my case that is correct, went for planning on Monday and treatment starts next Friday, but this seems to vary depending on where you are (postcode lottery I guess). As smiley says transport is there if you need it, I don’t drive (on my to do list), and have to travel 40 mins on a clear road so am taking advantage of this service, so do ask if you have any worries - some don’t mention it as they would rather you get there by yourself, but who knows how you are going to feel after treatment. You just have to wait around longer as a few patients go together, so you have to wait for everyone to finish.
Don’t apologise for rambling, it happens to the best of us, look after yourself, and good luck for your results day, waiting around is truly the hardest part. Keep in touch, there is always someone on this site ‘listening’, and just waiting to offer advice on anything!
Hi BI girl i have just finished 20 rads 2 weeks ago and have been fine skin still really good although i do have 1 tanned boob and 1 white one it was slightlyhot on the night but went off by following day .kept skin well creamed with aqueous cream 3-4 x daily and washed with it also ,I have been slightly more tired but i think it was more down to the early mornings and travelling to hospital every day .I also had transport and waited no more than 1/2 hour after treatment and they usually sent me an ordinary taxi door to door which only ever picked up 2 other people on the way.overall ive been fine and if you need to be flexable with treatment times ie school run etc they will try and accomodate you.xJulie
PS i started 4 weeks after last chemo but if youre not having that you do have to wait for wound to heal properly
Don’t be too concerned if your rads are delayed - mine were delayed a few times because I could not move my arm enough. Rads are used more as a ‘mopping up’ tool.
Take care of your skin and use aqueous cream. Avoid any perfumed products, and, most important - take it easy! Rads make you feel tired, so don’t try to run before you can walk!
Best wishes,
AlexG
Four weeks from first consultation after finding lump to final results. I’ve had WLE and SNB on 22/10…no chemo required so straight to rads for 5 weeks starting Nov 30th…had rads assessment and tattoos etc 11/11 and they said can’t start sooner as need time for surgery site to heal (although no probs/infections/redness etc)Been told not to use anything cream wise before rads start.