August 2011 rads

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  • SAB
    SAB Member Posts: 1,498
    edited August 2011

    Lynniea, mine were done at my simulation.  Just a tiny prick, no big deal. I'll probably have to show them where they are since I have freckles!

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited August 2011

    Right, mine are  tiny also

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited August 2011
     4 to go then just boosts
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  • MamaV
    MamaV Member Posts: 907
    edited August 2011

    Merilee - LOVE the pic today!  Lucky only 4 then boosts!  I go for #18 today - but have to have 28 total then 8 boosts.  You are going to be done way before me now!  (I thought I was catching up to you, but sadly I go until Sept 16th.)  So happy for you!

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  • SAB
    SAB Member Posts: 1,498
    edited August 2011

    Great pic Merilee.  You are finishing as I begin (hopefully tomorrow) but I'll refer back to the great images.  Thanks!

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  • bb226
    bb226 Member Posts: 102
    edited August 2011

    Hey SAB did you change your picture?

    Merilee again thanks for the inspiration.

    MamaV you are half done! You need a mid treatment celebration. Chill the beer, wine, etc.

    I am down to only 4 more treatments! My son texted me 2 important messages. When I only had 10 to go, he texted me that I could count them on my fingers. Last Friday he texted me that now I could count the remaining on 1 hand. It floored me. You forget the bigger picture when you are going everyday.

    No new SE. The spots of pinkness and rash are the same even though I have had many treatments since developing them. I am quite pleased overall with the minimal SE and the appearance of my breast. I thought it would be alot worse then it really is.For anyone just about to start, I want you to know that it really isn't that bad. Like people say going everyday is the only challenging part.

    Hey where is everyone?

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  • sweetcorn
    sweetcorn Member Posts: 188
    edited August 2011

    I will have finished half of my treatments on Wednesday.  MamaV, I will finish on September 15, just a day ahead of you.

    Not much new to report.  Yes, going everyday is the most challenging, I agree!  Hope everyone is doing well!!

    Jane

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited August 2011

    Still have a very itchy chest even after a n Rx for cortisone. Suggestions?

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  • justmejanis
    justmejanis Member Posts: 1,847
    edited August 2011

    I will be joining this group...I start rads tomorrow.  I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and get some helpful tips as well.  I did not have to have chemo.  Will just be the rads and five years of Arimidex.  Let the treatment begin!

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  • lynniea
    lynniea Member Posts: 611
    edited August 2011

    I have my appt tomorrow.  I  am praying all goes well.  Thank you all for the encouragement. 

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  • lrw333
    lrw333 Member Posts: 215
    edited August 2011

    I had #10 today.  I was itching as well. The techs said I was starting to turn pink a little.Seems like where I scratched my breast I have bruised it???   I did not even scratch it very much or hard. She explained that the skin is breaking down and to be very careful not to put to much pressure even when I apply the Natural care gel.  Also apply benedryl cream for the itching and basically leave it alone. No shaving under the arm until Rads are finished. Yuck... I had no idea. Still having trouble sleeping but really tired. So far though it truly is not that bad. At least as much as I feared it would be. LOL Just taking it day by day...

     Hi to all the new people. Sorry your here but glad b/c you have found such wonderful people here to help and support you..     lisa

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  • sarahbob
    sarahbob Member Posts: 131
    edited August 2011

    I went today for the "dry run" and final set up. I start treatment tomorrow. The skin nurse gave me ALRA deo. It has aloe Vera gel and oil of cypress in it. It smells ok (not normal deo scent). We'll see how well it works. She also gave me RADIAPLEX gel to apply 2x a day. Anyone heard of/used either of these? I will be having 33 treatments 1/2 with a "bolus" and 1/2 without. Anyone had this?

    I am ready to be done already!

    Sarah 

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  • Elizabeth1889
    Elizabeth1889 Member Posts: 1,036
    edited August 2011

    I finally got some radiagel on Friday and works wonderfully.  I just wish they had given it to me sooner in my treatment.  I will finish boosts on Wednesday.  

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  • SAB
    SAB Member Posts: 1,498
    edited August 2011

    I thought I was falling behind ya'all, but I see some gals are starting this week.  If all goes well I will have a dry run tomorrow and start treatment on Wednesday, just one day behind sarahbob and justmejanis and on track with lynniea. I'm so happy for those of you finishing up! Thank you for all the tips!

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  • bb226
    bb226 Member Posts: 102
    edited August 2011

    Merilee for the itching try an OTC pain pill. I think it helps with the inflamation and itchiness.

    Good luck.

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  • julianna51
    julianna51 Member Posts: 438
    edited August 2011

    Welcome to all you new ladies.   This is a great bunch of ladies on the August thread.  

    #11 for me this morning.   All is going well.   No SEs, so far....so good.   A bit tired but not anything that is overwhelming.  

    Celebrated this weekend with my daughters and granddaughter.   That definitely made me smile and forget about all of this for a while.

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  • SAB
    SAB Member Posts: 1,498
    edited August 2011

    Hi bb, just noticed your post.  Yep, I tried to upload the picture for the 40-60 pool party the other day but had some tech difficulties.  Decided to use it as my pic instead (I do love my dogs!)

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited August 2011
     Off to #22
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  • MamaV
    MamaV Member Posts: 907
    edited August 2011

    Merilee - great pic again.  Good luck!  I'm off to #19 today. 

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  • pawprintgirl24
    pawprintgirl24 Member Posts: 173
    edited August 2011

    WOW!! time does go by really fast! it seems that you just got started! i go tomorrow for practice then thursday will be the begining of this end...

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  • MamaV
    MamaV Member Posts: 907
    edited August 2011

    Poop. Storm knocked out power at rads office and messed machine. No rads today. Saw RO - he said my skin looks great! Thinks it'll tan or pink a little but into my 4th week says I'm kicking butt :)

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  • bb226
    bb226 Member Posts: 102
    edited August 2011

    Storms here also. They were 30 minutes late today because they needed to reboot the computer multiple times because of the storms. I was able to get #22 done and was very thankful.

    Jodie hey by the end of the week you will be underway and have 2 done.

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  • julianna51
    julianna51 Member Posts: 438
    edited August 2011

    mamaV - You are a bit ahead of me and it is so encouraging for me to hear how well your skin is doing.   I just completed #12 today.   Hopefully next week, I can say the same thing that my skin is still doing awesome.  

    Jodie - Ditto what bb226 said.   This process does move along and you get into a routine.   I have all the days marked on my calendar and every day when I get into my office I take GREAT pleasure in making a big red X, crossing off another day.

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  • Plils
    Plils Member Posts: 146
    edited August 2011

    Hello ladies,

    Well just had #4 today, they seem to take  x-rays everytime so far and does anyone else have to use the breathing machine....Not feeling to well all stuffy and very tired, not liking it but the rads is very duable hope it continues.

    good luck and lots of hugs for all you nebies and my girls from chemo, we are doing it and getting it done... 

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  • ann329
    ann329 Member Posts: 38
    edited August 2011

    Had #9 today.  They updated machine, so no treatment last Friday or yesterday (Monday).  Not too happy since it just prolongs things.  "Never underestimate the value in a little retail therapy." I  took my daughter and had a GREAT time.  Laughing   As far as rads go, skin okay so far (cotton bras are helpful) and the only fatigue comes from sleepless nights and a demanding job.  

    *Hugs*

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  • shayes37
    shayes37 Member Posts: 33
    edited August 2011

    Hi mamamia41. Thanks so much for the info. Went today for my 2nd simulation and to talk to the nurse about skin care. She said that she recommends Krystal deodorant more than Toms so I will look for that. I also really appreciate your kind words about all of the SE's that I am reading about! How many treatments have you had?

    Sue

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  • sarahbob
    sarahbob Member Posts: 131
    edited August 2011

    went today for my 1st "live" treatment. I was only on the table about 10 minutes. 1 down, 32 to go!

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  • shayes37
    shayes37 Member Posts: 33
    edited August 2011

    Hi justmejanis and lynniea: how did it go today? I start Thursday.

    Sue

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  • shayes37
    shayes37 Member Posts: 33
    edited August 2011

    Hi Jodie. I'm starting on Thursday also. Did you go through chemo?



    Sue

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  • SAB
    SAB Member Posts: 1,498
    edited August 2011

    Just popping in to moan and groan.  RO didn't think the mastitis was well enough to begin rads and so I am postponed AGAIN.  Grrrr.  One more week on massive doses of a new antibiotic, and then we try again next Tuesday.  Hurry up doc, don't you know I'm on the August Rads thread!

    I'm so pleased  for all of you who have gotten started.  I hope to follow in your footsteps soon. Dry run today, so that's something!

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