Tracy:
Ahhh We meet again Grasshopper. LOL
Best description of Radiology Vs Chemo was from my RAD Onc. He said Chemo is the broom that sweeps out the cancer cells and Radiation is the mop that gets what the broom missed.
Things to know or prepare for:
Radiation is much better than chemo.
The tiredness varies just like chemo. I didn't get super tired until the last two weeks.
Buy stock in the petroleum company (the daily drive was the exhausting part)
The clinic will give you the lotions and creams you need but be your own advocate if they are not working and demand something stronger.
It really is the easiest part of this journey but the most time consuming. I never missed work because of side effects but did take a nap if needed. :)
Good luck with phase 3.
Barb