Tassie
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I only had radiation to the tonsil and neck and I was about 75% and worked about 6 hours a day. I got most tired at the last week of 6 and felt the worst the 2 weeks after the radiation ended. Its one of those things you will have to take as it comes and set contingencies for if your to tired to work. I would plant on taking at least the last week of radiation and the 2 weeks after off which is when you be the most tired. Also your skin is quite irritated at this time and may be offensive with your clients.

Tassie, Welcome to our little club. Sorry to see a repeat member, but at least you found us this time and we can help support you through what may be a bit of a difficult time. We all react to things differently, but I was one of the people who worked through the full chemo/rad treatments. I am an outside salesperson and driving is a constant requirement, so I did not take any medication until after work. I worked the full 9 hour day and my cisplatin chemo treatments were administered every three weeks. I arranged them for Thursdays to allow me to recover over the weekend. As it turned out, the rad was a lot worse than the chemo. I fell off the cliff at the end of the 7th week of rad and took two weeks off of work. Fortunately for me, I have worked for the same company the last 10+ years and they were very understanding and supportive. I had vacation and sick leave coming and took it for this little problem. I also drove myself to the treatments each day. So I could not take meds even for that. The skin issue was a little unpleasant to look at as I did have some bleeding, but they gave me some white cream to put on which kept out any germs or infection. You will be in my prayers. I know you can deal with this situation, but prayer works and will hopefully ease your concerns through the coming treatments. Also, as I didn't want to know what was coming, I didn't read anything that had to do with this disease. My wife took care of all of that so I could just focus on getting through it. Thank God for my wife. She was the knowledgeable resource with all of the doctors. As usual, I just went in the direction she pointed me and did what I was told. But at least I got through it. You will, too!

Welcome Tassie

Sorry you will have to go through treatment again. As others have said, the contributors to this board will be of great support to you. Although I was able to drive myself to all my radiation treatments (no strong drugs), I was not able to work because of fatigue. This was a problem because I am self-employed and single but I just had to accept it and concentrate on coping with each day.

Like others, I found the Lance Armstrong book inspiring and a good read. I recommend meditation and visualisation for peace of mind.

Wishing you the best, from Helen with love