Radiation was the easiest treatment I went through. The first treatment takes a bit longer b/c they have to mark their place. The subsequent treatments take less than 10 minutes, and half of that is prep. It takes longer to walk from your car to the clinic than to get the treatment!
You don't feel a thing. My Dr gave me a prescribed lotion called Mometasone Furoate, and I applied it to the radiation area ( right breast) once a day religiously after treatment. The only radiation "burn" I got was to an area I had not quite reached with the lotion, but that "burn" just looked like a sunburn and didn't feel like anything. It went away in days. Be sure you apply lotion in a big circumference around the area they target to be on the safe side. I didn't feel any tiredness from radiation, although I know that can be a side effect.
The biggest hassle with radiation is going every weekday for 5 weeks.
Best Wishes!

I start radiation tomorrow (Monday) When I had my simulation I was given the choice of a color for a printed gown that I need to wear. I have to bring it with me for each treatment. I was given several tattoos. They are meant to line up where the radiation will be administered
and are on both sides of my chest. I only need treatment on my left side. I was only told to purchase a moisture absorbing anti fungel powder. I will definitely find out more in the morning. Only the ladies here have given me much more insight of what to expect. Good luck with your treatments. This seem easier to deal with than the chemotherapy that I just went through. You should be fine! As with all of these treatments, it's getting thru the first one...then you can stop the fear Rollercoaster and relax. Sending positive thoughts and endless hugss! ❤️🥰👩‍🦲 We are in this together, and we will survive!

Ask for a gown to cover the side not being radiated or wear a front button shirt and only bare the side that is being treated. The rooms are cold and ask them warm their hands before they touch you. If you prefer not to have a male radiation tech for whatever reason, make sure to make that clear at your initial appointment and make sure they document it.

Ditto to all the above! I completed my 5-weeks of radiation 3 weeks ago. It was "easy-peasy". The treatment lasts about 10 minutes and you do not feel anything. I used the cream twice a day; after treatment and at night before bed. The last week, I had some minor skin irritation and also trouble swallowing (they had to work around my port so the radiation circled the edge of my throat/esophagus). Both of those problems improved within days after completing my treatments. I also read that fatigue could be an after effect. I did not experience any of that, as I did with my chemo. 5 weeks seemed like a long time, but went by faster than I thought it would.

Stay hydrated. I drank no less than 12 glasses of water each day. Use the creams/lotions recommended . My radiologist told me if I feel fatigue to go for a walk It really did help