Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi all, I have had my first 3 sessions of radiotherapy now. Getting quite good at the breath holding and can do 20 seconds with no bother. So far no skin issues but its early days i know. Compared to chemo this is so far not as bad.... fingers crossed it continues. **currently smothering in aveeno**   ... View more

Thanks for replying. its so scary knowing whether they have seen something new on the CT ( i had to sign a disclaimeer to say the ct wasnt going to be formally reported by the radiologist, but was just for the oncolgist to plan treatment) but oviously have a call to say the plan has changed makes me worried they saw something they arent officially mentioning as it hasnt been reported. I start on wenesday the 7th too, bring it on XXXXXX   ... View more

Joining this thread as im due to start radiotherapy next week as the last part of my treatment (having had chemo and then surgery). Feel i have had the least preparation about what to expect. Went for my planning CT after seeing the consultant and changing from 3 to 4 weeks of radiotherapy as initially told, and then had a phone call to say they wanted to extend the area being treated to covered (which was already my breast, axilla and neck) to include both chest bone nodes as well. Had to go back to have another CT with breath holding to replan things so i feel a bit stressed. No one has been able to say whether they saw something on the planning CT that is a reason to change the plan or whether the consultant has just decided to change his mind and be over cautious....... Anyway, im glad im a swimmer as i can imagine breath holding for 30 seconds might be hard for some people.    ... View more

thanks, im trying to keep positive. the hardest thing has been telling friends and family and dealing with their emotional responses. im  hoping the scan results wil be back by monday as im scared it has spread given the extensive lymph node involvement already 😞 i just dont want this to be a part of my childrens lives and thats what im most sad about      ... View more

thanks. just feeling a bit lost at present as its completely not how i envisaged my maternity leave being spent.  I will have a look at the linkyou suggested. thank you ... View more