Done with radiation

cordelia

I just want to encourage anyone who is about to start rads. I have just completed 28 rounds of 4 fields and 5 boosts to mastectomy scar. I was so terrified during the first week. I nearly hyperventilated during my first session. I cried thru the 3rd and 4th sessions. Now, six weeks later, all is well. The only side effect I experienced was pink skin in the superclav area. I have not been tired. My skin did not blister or peel. No pain. My platelet count is a little low, but not concerning to r.o. Best of luck if you are starting rads. I wish I had not used so much energy being terrified. Easy for me to say now, huh?

Moderators

Thanks for this encouraging post, Coredlia! And congrats to you!

--Your Mods

CameraKim

Thought I'd chime in too, Coredia! I finished 6 weeks of rads this spring with no problems whatsoever! I had discoloration and turned pretty red about a week after treatment ended, but there was no pain involoved for me. I wasn't tired either. Hope this eases the fear of those about to begin treatment! I know how nice words of encouragement can be before you begin each new phase!

Good luck to all!

CTMOM1234

Congratulations to you both!! I'm glad all went well and now you can happily look forward to the future!!