I am officially radioactive! Yesterday I had my first session of radiotherapy. I had got myself a little uptight about managing my bladder and using the enema before the session. As it turned out it was OK. I used the enema about half an hour before I set off for Velindre and it produced the desired effect. I needed to drink two plastic cups of water half an hour before the session on an empty bladder. I turned up early and drank the water in the car in the car park. The system being used due to Covid is that you give reception a call to say you are in the car park and then they call you back when they are ready to receive you so that worked out well.
The procedure itself was relatively straightforward. The
biggest challenge seems to be getting you positioned just right on the table
which takes a bit of time. Once that has been done then the actual radiotherapy
only takes 5-10 minutes and is completely painless. Of course, you have to keep
still which might be a challenge for some but I did not find it difficult. The two ladies operating the machine were charming and efficient and quickly put my mind at ease.
I have not had any noticeable side-effects so far but of
course it is early days. So that is one down nineteen to go. The second session
should be easier now I know what to expect.
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