May 2011 Radiation

I bought the generic aquaphor and it is not staining my clothes at all.  Putting it on at least twice a day and sometimes more, so I was worried about my daytime clothes being affected, but nothing so far.

Tonlee good luck with the herceptin  I get mine on Thurs, between that and rads, really blows a day.

I am getting some of that awesome, the guys that worked on our boat tracked grease on the white carpet!

achpurple, thanks for the advice about the hydrocortisone cream. I'll try it. And CONGRATULATIONS on finishing your rads! Can't wait to join you! I won't be finished until after the middle of July, mostly because of machine breakdowns.

I'm also going to try the Dawn to get rid of the Aquaphor. That stuff is so gross! If you're burned in your rad area, try Natural Brand Aloe Vera Gel from GNC. I refrigerate it and it feels soooooo good. It dries really quickly and there's no smell.

Gma. there's some stuff you can buy at the store called Angostura aromatic bitters. You mix it with cola. It's all the dr. would let me have for morning sickness when I was pregnant. Maybe that would help with your nausea. I hope it gets better.

gma foley, make sure the packet has real ginger not just flavouring, but used them after surgery with good relief  also will be going into july , machine down yesterday again,      tonlee won $19 on the scratchoffs

Hoping on my bike now, riding 7 miles and having my very last zap.  Very excited to graduate.  Thanks all for the support.

1 more to go ladies...........................tomorrow is it..........................Its been a great ride through this with you gals.........................Sagina will take your advice..............felt a little kicked in the ass today; but I"m good................

Very depressed about the Femara, and the LE.......................I don/t want to take that shit....I think I have cried more over taking that damn drug then I have the whole BC thing...........it scares me and I am seriously thinking of passing on it..............cancer comes back, I'll deal with it then.........Today at Rads a women said to em " I have no co-pay for my Rads".  then she said "when yor turn 65 you should get the insurance I have", and her husband agreed....... I said to her " I'm 76".................They were both in shock, and could not stop saying, " oh my God 76"...........should have made my day......right..........nope still depressed..............Living sick from SE is not living..........not giving up ladies........just had enough

Ok why am I soooooooooooo tired...its only Tuesday LOL - someone else is going to have to cook tonight...

Oh I'm having TMJ problems (Jaw spasms) again - and the gingersnaps I bought are way too hard - any suggestions???

I took a nap today.  Not really a nap taker, but Herceptin always makes me sleepy the afternoon I take it. 

Also...is anyone else still REALLY hungry?  Today I consumed 2900 calories!!  Wouldn't you know I picked the WORST thing to eat in the Starbucks case?  They were out of everything mini and lowfat, so I chose....banana nut loaf....had a slice with a skinny vanilla latte..WHOA!  Just the bread was 490 calories....That's more than my average meal!!  lol

And since I ate it first thing this morning, I craved sugar all day.....ugh. 

I'm glad next Thursday is my last day or I'd gain too much weight on rads...nothing yet...(Which is weird, I've been eating so much more than maintenance for me)..

Nothing on the scratch offs.  Dang it!

Carberry: My daughter taught me how to make a yogurt fruit smoothy  - 1 1/2 cups frozen fruit, one cup of greek yogurt, and a 1/4 cup or so of almond breeze (almond milk) and sweeten to taste - lots of protein and you get your daily allowance of fruit.

pejkug3, don't skip Rads......................I did very well, and I was frightened to, that I would burn to a well done chicken nugget.................I didn't...............Tomorrow is my last day , and even with 8 boosts I had no real problems to speak of .......................some redness, a little itchy, but nothing bad................just a couple blisters which dried up in no time............give yourself the chance...........like i said previously .........I would do Rads again, rather then take Femara....................good luck.

Ladies thanks for your good wishes..................I will think of all of you when I ring the bell tomorrow...........all my children are going to be there with me............the techs, shake clappers, blow bubbles, and clap for you as you ring the bell...............they are some of the best people I have ever met....................thanks ladies, your all wonderful too.

lesleye and Ducky: CONGRATULATIONS! I'm way jealous. lol

21/30 done and I'm starting to have rash issues! It doesn't itch...the area under my arm and under my boob are uncomfy (mostly kinda burns).  Thank God I only have 3 more before the weekend then one last whole boob on Monday before we get into boosts! I'm tired...keeping up with work is more challenging this last week or so. Ugh...I'm ready to be done with this!

Gma, have you tried Ginger Ale? There is also candied ginger on the spice aisle.

Tinaj: I got some xxl tank tops with shelf bra in them at kmart for $7 - they have been a life saver - the shelf bra just gives enough support for my swelling breast (DD but feels like EEE) and doesn't rub on my rash.. We will both get through this and will be done before we know it.... Praying for all of us sisters!!!

Anyone who isn't done, hang in there...........there is light at the end of the tunnel............

Had my last boost done today...........Very emotional..........the techs were crying, and so was I....they were wonderful, and I will remember each and everyone of them....................I took them donuts for breakfast.............and a big hoagie tray for lunch..............they were so appreciative......my kids took pictires, and videoed the Bell ringing.............all the people from the Breast Center came out of their offices and were clapping and  shaking these plastic hands that made noise............What wonderful people..........wjat wonderful kids....................I am truely blessed............even the valet parking guys were clapping when I came out of the door....I am truely blessed............good luck ladies..................I  rang the bell for all of us.

Thanks Maggie..................I am still emotional hours later.............I keep thinking to myself.............."even with cancer I am blessed"..................I have done wonderful throughout this whole ordeal.............I had wonderful support from my children, grandchildren, and anyone who has touched my life since this happened to me.....................I will be every grateful for each and every person who had a part in bringing me to this point...........No matter how this turns out in the end..............I am truely one of the luckiest people on earth................not many can say that.......................

I never went to 1 appt. alone from the first day I found out the dreadful news..........up until today when my children took off work to be with me, and see me ring the bell............Not sure what good I have done in this life to deserve such wonder........but I am truely one of the blessed....................good luck to all my dear ladies here on bc.org.............could not have made it without you all............you were my  safety net, and what kept me sane throughout............................hugs to you all.