August 2011 rads

Merilee - Good for you for you on nearing the end and taking time for yourself. I am 100% convinced that God let this happen to me so I can be a light to others on their journey. Now I just to figure out what he wants me to do.



For now it's #21. 7 more then boosts!

bb226-Congratulations on being finished!

Merilee-Congratulations on one week to go and taking some time for yourself!

Everyone on the East Coast will be in my thoughts and prayers this weekend.  Send some of that rain to Texas!

Does anyone have achiness in their radiated breast?  Mine started to hurt a little yesterday, not the skin, but more like tissue pain.  Not bad, but I will mention it next week, if it doesn't go away.

Jane

I just came home from treatment 3, and so far so good I do not notice any side effects. I am surprised because I am a very fair blonde and I expected that I might be burnt already. Next week will be telling, because it is my first full week. I don't mind going to the hospital every day. I live 7 blocks away and I walk, and it is a very nice hospital. I don't mind laying perfectly still on the treatment table. I won't mind fatigue, because I am hyper, and probably won't feel the fatigue. The only thing that bothers me is worrying about skin reactions.

Hi Janis,

 Hi Janis,

My radiation oncologist recommended Miaderm, and he gave me free samples. I go to a very nice hospital, and everyone there has been very nice. I guess I am so concerned about skin reactions because I am going to get implants. After two lumpectomy's my right breast is smaller than my left. I am small, a B cup at best so, the implants will make me a C cup. My plastic surgeon said that when I can get the surgery depends on how quickly I heal from radiation. I am glad you are doing well, and I appreciate your support.

Everyone on the East Coast stay safe.

Yes I am done. And yes I celebrated. My red breast looks funny. Upon closer examination, it is tanning under the red. I was not expecting that but now I remember my RO telling me that it could happen. I just think that I sent that breast to Hawaii and forgot the rest of my body. I am lotioning 6-8 times a day for the last week. It really helps with the itchiness.

Sweetcorn I have had that feeling at times. It came and went. In the last week I haven't felt it. Have you tried any pain meds yet (tylenol)? It might help.

Merilee enjoy the time off. You deserve it.

Good luck everyone and I wish that you have as minimal side effects as myself.

we are getting hit now. 

hi Janis,

You are a doll, and I so much appreciate your support.

Lynniea and Sara--- please stay safe and may you be protected. I began radiation on August 2. Pink and a little itchy. Doing OK!!!!

Hi Ladies

I have one week to go and am wishing I had the Emu oil from the start. I can't say enough about it. Really helped with the itching and it makes my skin feel very soft and subtle. When I am done slathering in on my chest, I take my hands to my hair as it is also known for helping hair growth.

BB-my chest has the Hawaii tropical tan as well. By the way if you should decide to take the rest of you there, let me know I will join you LOL

You gals on the east coast, hunker down and stay safe. The ocean is an incredibly powerful body of water when it is being moved. I have seen first hand after the fact how beaches can be wiped right out. There was an entire row of beach houses washed out in one town in Mexico I spent time in, making the second row houses suddenly beach front. And I am talking about houses build of concrete. Gave me a new respect for MaMa nature when I learned of it and saw the remnants.

I will light a candle today and pray for all to be unharmed.

Happy for the week end and a break. Hugs to all

Merilee, I am thrilled the Emu oil is helping.  I am using calendula gel...samples from the cancer center.  Since I am jsut starting rads I have not had many skin changes as of yet.

Thanks for the comet, what a beautiful photo.

I hope everyone remains safe out east.  Hopefully the people closest to the storm have left the area safely.  Everyone else....big brave hugs to you all.  Take the best care please.

Just checking in. Here in Greensboro, we've not really had any weather....a bit breezy, bit no rain or high winds. Thank you God! However, my family on the coast is getting pummelled!  My aunt said is was a long night and it is not done yet! It is moving very slowly (< 15 mph) and therefore dumping huge amounts of rain. Flooding is the biggest concern. There have been several tornadoes with this also (not uncommon with hurricanes). 

Lynniea: the outer bands should be starting to reach you now, and the eye is still in NC. This is one HUGE storm!! Stay safe!! 

KH-The Emu oil that I bought was from the local health food store

Hello everyone. I start my radiation treatments on Aug. 30th (actually, my simulation is that day), so I guess I'm really a September girl, but I've been following all your posts and I wanted to thank you for all the information and inspiration you have given me. Onward and upward...