Topic: Anyone not fatigued by Rads?

Hi Breeze, my rad oncologist told me to wait 4 weeks post treatment because of potential irritation from the chlorine.  I have 9 days to go before splash down!

Good luck!

I didn't have fatigue until I was about a month into it, but once it hit, it hit! My 33 tx were spread over 7.5 weeks because of the holidays. It ended last week, and I am just starting to see the slightest bit of energy come back.

Good luck... hope your energy continues!

Hi, my radiation will not start until April, but I was wondering whether I will be fit enough to drive there myself every day. It would be a 30 minute drive each way... 

Thanks and take good care. 

Hi I had a realy hard time with chemo but managed radiation okay. I was able to schedule the last appointment in the day and my employer let me leave an hour early. (sick time)  I don't know if it was psychological or not but being able to go home and rest, just wear a cotton tee helped, i think.    I only had a 20 minute drive and it was okay.   I really didn't push to do anything else but work ,rads and laundry on the weekends. 

I waited 6 weeks before swimming in the ocean...but I was lucky with burns too.  Despite being very fair it went better than expected...maybe because of those cotton tees.  Take care and listen to your body...Rest and try to laugh a bit..Good luck

Thanks so much for all your comments. It sounds like as if most people still function very well. I will still have to take care of the household and my 2 girls and so I'm trying to plan ahead and maybe hire some help for that time. We are currently living in Korea which makes the whole situation a bit more challenging.

Good luck to all of you! 

Now that I am done with Rads (several months now).  I would like to report that I had no fatigue and I kept a very active schedule.  I was the second appointment of the day at 7:15am 5days a week for 6 weeks.  My skin turned brown but that's all.

I was able to ride and compete in eventing all through Chemo (AC and Taxol) and radiation.  I did take 2 weeks off after the double Mast.

You are right Shirlann - some healthy, strong women don't often post.  I didn't during my chemo because I read so many entries from women who did not fare as well as myself and I felt to post about how well I was doing would be like rubbing their face in it and would make them feel worse. 

I am seeing things differently during my radiation treatment though.  I have had several conversations with women and men at the treatment center who have had positive experiences during their treatments. 

I have also had several conversations with women and men who did not.  But these individuals were curious as to what I did different from them.  We talked and shared and some found that simple changes did make them feel better.

So - now I post the positives and pray for all of us.

I have had no loss of energy during my radiation and I am 26 down with 10 to go.  I exercise everyday, eat fresh fruits and veggies, no dairy, no caffiene, low fat, low sugar.  I splurge one day a week and eat whatever I want. I meditate and spend some time to think of everyone in my life. I stay positive by always remembering those less fortunate than myself. 

This works for me.

I was not fatigued until this week which marked 24/33.  Prior, I was active, working playing tennis.  This week, I am working half time, pumping myself w/ caffiene to get through the day.  I have been unable to shake a cold though this whole thing so that may exacerbate things