Preparation for Radiotherapy

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Posted 16 Apr 2023 at 22:14

Hi NS78

Glad Grahams treatment is nearly done, it must be such a relief!

I guess everyone if different, but I’ve had 6 out of 20 sessions and I’m hoping to be back in Fuerteventura in June.I’ve heard some people take Imodium before they travel just in case. I’ve also bought pads in case of accidents.

I wish the Western General had a bell as it’s so symbolic I think. I can understand that maybe some people don’t want to make a fuss when finishing treatment but it’s such an emotional and milestone moment to many. I am actually thinking of asking my Maggies Centre if I can donate a bell to them so that those visiting following the end of treatment can have the opportunity to mark it.

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Posted 16 Apr 2023 at 22:35

NS78, while I am sure everyone isn't quite the same, I went on holiday about 6 weeks after my last session and was able to be as active as I had planned without problems. So I'm hopeful for you.

I have to say I was pretty fragile for the first month after RT, but once over that the only problem was getting tired a bit earlier in the evening than previously.

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Posted 17 Apr 2023 at 02:02

"I’m hoping to be back in Fuerteventura in June"

Unless you are very dark skinned, you will need factor 50 sun cream or total sun block and to wear a t-shirt as much as possible. Your skin around your midriff will be very sensitive to sun burn.

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 17 Apr 2023 at 07:47

Thanks, Yes indeed LynEyre I am aware of this. We are very careful in the sun anyway and always wear a T-Shirt in the summer months and sit in the shade during the day. I know it’s Fuerteventura where anything(and everything🤣) goes but my midriff will not be seeing the sun for a good while😎

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Posted 17 Apr 2023 at 16:47

I am not sure from your post whether the good people of Fuerteventura should be sad or relieved!

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 17 Apr 2023 at 23:46

if you are anything like me, my midriff was a good deal less comely after 9 months of hormone therapy! Covering up might be best all round.

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Posted 18 Apr 2023 at 07:30

One thing I’ve learned during this ‘journey’, it’s always good to have a laugh even if its at your own expense.😊

At my local Maggies Mens Cancer Support Group last week, I brought up the subject of Orchidectomy as opposed to HT for life, and once I had explained what it was, the comments we got about it being non-reversible were hilarious and we had such a good laugh…

’Can you not just freeze them in case you want them back?’
‘You can’t just point at a jar on the shelf and say I’ll have these ones please’🤣🤣🤣

and to answer your question Lyn, definitely ‘relieved’!

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