Half way to completion after tomorrow's treatment

KayNYC

Half way to completion after tomorrow's treatment

KayNYC

I am at the half way mark of my radiation treatments. I am using the Hydrophor, same as Aquaphor and occasionally use the 100% Aloe Vera (Fruit of the Earth or CVS brand).The initial discomfort from GERD settled down after my Internist recommended I take an extra dose of my Protonix for a while. I alternate between using the sports bra and camisole. I have a small amount of swelling in my breast and axilla.  I will discuss this with my RadONC this week.I restarted  my yoga practice last week and since doing so, the underarm feels less swollen. I found a good yoga DVD online and ordered it (www.yogaforcancer.com) I am also waiting for the another DVD from Collage video ( concentration on arm stretches and upper body work).

Well, its' time to get off to bed. I have to get to the treatment center by 7:30 AM and off to work afterward.

Hang in there, Pink Warriors.

Hugs, Kay

Susie123

  YAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Half way there!

Makratz

Great news!!  I used the same creams you are and my skin held out fairly well.  I wish the best for you!  CONGRATS!

KayNYC

Completed Rads on 6/11 and see my Rad Onc for one month follow-up on Monday. The area is completely healed and the skin and incision are looking great.Saw the PT for evaluation for Lymphedema on Friday. She says I have a mild case and prescribed a compression sleeve and glove. I will be going on vacation on July 23 (flying to Fla.) so I am scrambling to get the sleeve (not many experienced fitters of the sleeves around, it seems). Very surprized that there are not many pharmacies/surgical suppliers around that carry the sleeves. PT warned me not to just have "anyone" measure me for the sleeve. I will meet with a fitter on Tuesday. The NP says she thinks my insurance will cover the cost of the sleeve. Hoping I fit a standard size and not have to worry about waiting for a custom order to arrive. Otherwise, I am feeling good. I started the Arimidex two weeks ago. Have had increased dry eyes that caused some blurred vision. Using GenTeal drops to keep my eyes lubricated; the blurred vision subsided. Looking forward to vacation and happy to be a Rad Grad..

Hugs,K

Makratz

Congrats K!!!  ENjoy your vacation!

KayNYC

The Genteal drops resolved the dry eye issues from the Arimidex. I have completed my PT/OT for the lymphedema this week and wear the compression sleeve and gaunlet to control the swelling. The sleeve is not covered by my insurance but I am appealing the decision since the only in- network company that measures and supplies the compression garments told me their fitter was away for a few weeks and I needed it before my flight to Fla.

My last arm measurements showed that my affected arm is smaller in some places but just .5cm larger than my dominant arm at the top.The trunk edema seems better and alleviated by the Manual Lymph drainage that I was taught by my Pt/OT.Took my week vacation and had a wonderful time.I see my Med Onc and surgeion in Sept when I go for my six month mammo. Moving right along and trying to stay positive re: the Sept Mammo.