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Pre-Treatment considerations:
Work and/or study
RLT can increase symptoms temporarily – including fatigue. This may affect your ability to continue to work or study during treatment. While this may not affect everyone having RLT, it can affect others. It may help to talk with your medical team and your employers or study leads about this – so that arrangements can be made should you need to take some time off.
Please note: even if you feel ok after RLT - you may need some time off - due to radiation and contact restrictions: confirm time needed with your treating team.
Diet and Nutrition
There is no special diet to follow before, during or after RLT. But as with any other treatment, a healthy well-balanced nutritional intake, and keeping well hydrated, during treatment, can minimise most side-effects and promote recovery and well- being.
Exercise and Activity
Rest and sleep is important during treatment, especially if fatigue is an issue. However, research has shown that staying active can also help.
If you usually enjoy team activities or visiting your local swimming pool - talk with your team about what you can and can’t do during RLT – to work out what type and level of activity and/or contact is suitable for you.
There may be times during RLT when certain activities may be best avoided.
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