RADIOTHERAPY UPDATE: 8 DOWN, 22 TO GO

Summary

Edie shares her experience with radiotherapy, undergoing eight of the planned thirty sessions so far. She describes the process as painless and short, lasting about eight minutes per session. Despite initial concerns, she confirms no needles are involved. Edie anticipates side effects towards the end of treatment but remains optimistic. She humorously contrasts the free, albeit slow, hospital transport with the cost of her upcoming European trip, highlighting her resourcefulness. Edie also mentions a current headache, her first in a while, indicating early treatment effects.

Takeaways

• 🏥 The speaker is undergoing radiotherapy at the hospital, which is a treatment they describe as 'fairly harmless and painless'.
• 📅 They have completed eight sessions so far, with a total of 30 sessions planned, each lasting about eight minutes.
• 🕗 The treatment is administered Monday through Friday, with weekends off, and the speaker is currently about a quarter of the way through.
• 👩‍⚕️ The speaker has been assured by medical staff that the treatment is painless initially, but side effects may occur later on.
• 😷 The radiotherapy process involves wearing a tight-fitting mask and lying on a table, with the speaker noting a distinct smell from the machines.
• 🚑 The speaker is transported to and from the hospital via ambulance due to mobility issues, but experiences long wait times.
• 📶 Despite the wait, the hospital's Wi-Fi is good, allowing the speaker to use their smartphone and social media while waiting.
• 💡 The speaker plans to travel to Europe a week after the radiotherapy ends, indicating they are hopeful about their recovery.
• 💰 They mention the cost savings from using hospital transport instead of taxis, which they plan to use for their European trip.
• 🤒 The speaker has started to experience headaches, a side effect they attribute to the radiotherapy.
• 🌟 The speaker remains optimistic about the treatment's potential benefits, acknowledging the discomfort but focusing on the potential for improvement.

Q & A

What is Edie undergoing?

Edie is undergoing radiotherapy.

How many radiotherapy sessions has Edie completed so far?

Edie has completed eight radiotherapy sessions.

How many sessions are there in total for Edie's radiotherapy?

There are a total of 30 sessions for Edie's radiotherapy.

How long does each radiotherapy session last?

Each radiotherapy session lasts about eight minutes.

What is the total duration of Edie's radiotherapy sessions?

The total duration of Edie's radiotherapy sessions is approximately 240 minutes.

Is radiotherapy painful according to Edie's experience?

According to Edie, radiotherapy is fairly harmless and painless.

What is Edie's concern about the radiotherapy process?

Edie is concerned about the potential side effects and pain that may come later on in the treatment.

What does Edie have to wear during the radiotherapy sessions?

Edie has to wear a tight-fitting mask during the radiotherapy sessions.

What does Edie smell during the radiotherapy sessions?

Edie smells a bon-like sensation from the machines during the radiotherapy sessions.

What does Edie plan to do after her radiotherapy ends?

Edie plans to go on a trip to Europe after her radiotherapy ends.

How does Edie feel about the hospital transport for her radiotherapy sessions?

Edie finds the hospital transport to be time-consuming but appreciates that it is free.

What is Edie's current physical condition during radiotherapy?

Edie's physical condition has not improved or worsened; it has stayed the same.