Is it normal to cry during radiation therapy for cancer?

Just feeling sorry for myself I guess.

I think the reason i didn’t cry was because i was too busy panicking. So crying is probably normal.

I’ve kind of just been doing what they said I had to do. On 21 of 28 radiation doses. Just really tired. I’m close to it being over. But idk. Hope I can do 7 more

Already had mastectomy so idk

Crying is perfectly normal. You're overwhelmed which is also normal. It's not feeling sorry for yourself it's part of greiving the loss the fear the changes to your body mind and soul. We're here when you need to talk🙂

The whole process is very overwhelming. Don't feel bad about crying. Let it go when you need to. You have to let it out. I've never been an emotional person and though I have toughed this whole journey out like 'a badass' according to my friends/family I had my random moments too. I'm sure anyone who has gone through this can relate. And don't let anyone around you judge you for it. You've earned it!

Tears are a needed release - they are gifts to help us cope. Embrace the tears ladies

Don't feel bad for crying. I totally had a panic attack. The day of my double mastectomy, doctor had to calm me down and then radiation. My 1st day I cried. Don't let anyone make you feel bad because you cried. This is a lot a lot. That's all I can say, so it's okay to cry. And it makes you feel better. I hope you're feeling better

Please give yourself grace. You are not feeling sorry for yourself. Cancer sucks and it's complicated, and no one understands, even if one has gone thru it before. My circumstances in my home life and finances, and fear of being alone are mine, and I cry, 2 months post radition. Some days, I'm in awe of the women have done this before me. My point is, just like there are no two exact snow flakes or fingerprints, no one's journey is the same as someone our own.

Thank you

You are well able to have sympathy for yourself... just like you do for others!!...self-love is very important during this journey.

Did they give you guys a choice between partial or whole breast radiation? I’m very nervous to start.

I had a mastectomy and 28 days radiation

They stuck me back on ibrance (was on back in march, platelets fell to 30. Had to be taken off) now I’m back on it platelets fell again am short of breath and have bruises deep purple/black on both arms. Saw dr today, isn’t concerned. Idk why

Did you tell doc you were short of breath?

Yes…… He said nothing

It's completely normal to have emotional moments during cancer treatment, even if tears haven't come before. Many people find that certain moments during treatment can bring up feelings that have been held inside. The treatment environment and taking time to rest on the table can sometimes create space for emotions to surface naturally. This kind of emotional release is a common part of the cancer journey, and there's nothing wrong with having these feelings during such a significant time in treatment.

Hi it’s normal to get emotional. I lost my Mom 51/2 yrs. ago and I ask her and my Dad to keep their hands on me every night. And of course I too start crying cause I miss them so. But I guess that’s all part of life.