@jlwilcox Glad to hear from you. I found it helpful to think about radiation beforehand. The fatigue was not bad and lasted only a few months after treatment finished. I'd say in 3-4 months I felt completely normal. Each treatment was only a few minutes, but there was waiting room, and getting adjusted on the table. With a short drive I just gave it about an hour per treatment in total. Never heard anything against coffee--but each situation is different. The techs were friendly and informed--they answered questions but I guess if it was medially technical they would have referred me. When do you start radiation? I've hear folks say it is the easiest potential part of breast cancer treatment to tolerate.But you are right to want to be informed.