Hi Katie!
Well done on getting through your first treatment, the first is always the worst because you don't know what to expect. I'm only new to this forum but so far found it very helpful. I am 3.5 months post radio therapy so have come out the other end not to scathed! I found pain relief that worked for me was in the beginning taking panadol around the clock, so as soon as the six hours were up between doses id take the next dose, just be careful not to take more than stated as its extremely toxic to your liver. Then as the pain increased I took ordine (morphine) oral liquid for fast acting pain relief on top of the panadol. I read somewhere that panadol helps the morphine work better as it travels to the right receptors or something like that. Also I was taking for my constant background pain a morphine sachet which was liquid as well. This seemed to get me through until after the end and then slowly when I started to feel better I weaned myself off them gradually, now I'm not even taking panadol. Best of luck with your treatment. X