Content Overview 
- Summary
- At The Start Of Radiation Treatment For Rectal or Colon Cancer
- During Radiation Treatment
- Do's And Don'ts During Treatment
- Side Effects From External Radiation: During Treatment
- Emotional Side Effects of Radiation
- Toward The End Of Treatment
- If Radiation Treatment Is Not Working
- How To Live With Medications And Supplements
- How To Think About "Complementary" or "Alternative" Treatments
- How To Prepare In Case Of An Emergency Or Natural Disaster
Colorectal Cancer: In Treatment: External Radiation Therapy
Toward The End Of Treatment
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Do not be surprised if you look and feel worse as you end radiation treatment than when you started. Your body has been through a lot. The end of treatment is in sight.
Emotionally, you are likely to experience depression from the withdrawal of the treatment family. Learn the symptoms of depression and what to do if they appear. (See "To Lern More.") Seeing your doctor again can help provide reassurance.
Plan a treat for yourself when treatment is over. It doesn’t have to be expensive. A treat will help deal with the disruption treatment causes in your routine and with side effects. (This subject is covered in more detail in Day To Day Living).
If there are clothes you wear during treatment, consider marking the end of treatment by giving them to charity. Giving the clothes away can be a a visual reminder that you are finished treatment and that you are moving on.
Consider thanking the professionals who helped you through treatment.
NOTE:
- For information about medical care after treatment, see: Colorectal Cancer: Post Treatment 0 – 6 Months, Medical Care
- If you are treated in a hospital other than your local hospital, get a copy of your medical records for the local hospital where you will do the follow up. You are legally entitled to a copy. There may be a charge. For additional information, click here.
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