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Symptom diary during radiotherapy
Write a few lines each day about your skin, energy and anything new, score symptoms from 0 to 10 and bring the pattern to your radiotherapy team. Your team will tell you how to care for your skin and which changes to report.
What to note
- Skin: redness, dryness, itching, soreness. Note the date it started.
- Energy: tiredness, sleep.
- Other: pain, swelling, cough, mood.
- What helped: creams or habits your team advised.
A 1-minute daily template
Date | Skin (0-10) | Energy (0-10) | New or unusual | What helped
Report right away
Report anything your team told you to report right away. If you are unsure, ask the radiotherapy team or call the number you were given.
At the end of treatment
Ask what to expect in the following weeks and who to call. Keep writing, as some changes appear later. See life after treatment.
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep a diary during radiotherapy?
Short daily notes on skin, energy and anything new, with scores from 0 to 10.
What should I report?
What your team listed. If worried, call.
Should I keep a diary after treatment ends?
It can help, as some effects appear later.
For information only, not medical advice. For information only, not medical advice. Follow your care team's guidance, and use the number you were given for anything urgent.