August 2012 Radiation

good morning rachel, I also am experiencing pain in my breast but not by my incision, I am using the base glaxal also plus pure aloe gel> I alternate them but at night i put on the base glaxal ( quite heavy I might add ) hahaha before bedtime. It,s nice to have the wknd off though , yeah. I think for me it is more because of the travel time.

Ali how awful for you! Did you let her know how much pain she caused? ( i,m sure you must of wanted to drop kick her!) How  is your arm doing now??? I think if it happens again or if she is rough again i,d be reporting it. Do they have other therepists there that you could switch over to?

I am back from camping and had a lovely weekend.  I am on day 4 of my wound vac and see my surgeon tomorrow.  There was good progress between dressing changes last week so I am hoping for even better results tomorrow.  I missed everybody and welcome those that are new. 

Hi Rachael, I am not sure if my other reply posted so I am writing this one in hopes you see it. My name is Patricia, and I am starting my rads treatment on 8/14/12. I had my tattooing done on 8/9/12, and was told it would be about 10 days. They called me the next day to set up treatment. I guess at this point it is good to get started and get it done. I just wanted you to know that you are not alone



Patricia

Rads 9 and got burning sore throat, flare up at night of hot red front and shoulder.

What with that and Tamoxifen, hot flushes, no sleep ad feeling sick I'm not in the best of moods.



Today I wanted to throw the towel in but guess what I didn't.

Hi girls  I am glad to hear most of you are doing good. Ali I hope it eases up for you. I also am having a hard time had to have my rads stopped for a bit. have come down with bronchitis and the sore throat thing going on. I was ready to say @uck it but of course I won,t just want to get it over with least it will give my muscles and ribs a break hahaha. Oh being a woman is tough hahaha. Well back to couch I go Try and have a good day everyone! thanx for letting me vent,   

       roberta

Starting to get nervous about doing this. Will be glad when the waiting part is over.

Today I was given Morphine to take for my terrible sore throat and so I can eat. Came home today feeling very ill and not with it, good job DH was driving today I wouldn't have made it home. Even with morphine and pain killers it bloody hurts and I have 4 more to go. Get this, also I could have these SE for a few weeks after.

Hi Rads Friends,

Just thought I'd check in tonight. I had #8 of 31 today. I noticed last night that I was a bit sore under my right arm pit and breast looked red and swollen. I reported this to the techs when I had treatment today. Yesterday, they took X-rays to ck their treatment area, so I wondered if that might have caused the pain. As it turned out, my RO was seeing everyone today. He said I was about as he expected for this point in my treatment. He gave me a tube of Radia Gel. He said the swelling in my arm pit is a seroma, which is best left undisturbed unless it becomes a problem. I'm just so happy to be feeling more like my old self again now that I'm a few weeks away from chemo. I too,have those permanent ink marks. They redraw some of them every so often. I always knew I was a big baby when they did the tattoos. Man that hurt. I don't know how people get tats all over themselves. I don't even have pierced ears.



Tina, my husband had a wound vac for a few weeks several years ago on his wrist. It must be a challenge to have it on your breast. And to think you managed to go camping under such conditions. You are a strong soul.



Dulcie, it sounds like you have the seroma problem. I didn't realize you could do chemo and rads at the same time. It'll all get better with time, I'm sure. Hang in there.



Aimz, I take it that you didn't lose much time when they had you stop rads so they could remap you. Sounds like you are back on track.



Ali, I'm so sorry you have the misery of a sore throat that's so bad you need morphine. I had no idea that could happen. I hope it resolves very quickly.

everyone, have a good day tomorrow and a nice reprieve over the weekend.

Tina so glad to hear that you are starting to heal up that is wonderful news!!Just think hon, after you heal it will be down hill for you from there, radiation will be a breeze compared to what you have gone through! You must have a bit of  weight off your shoulders knowing that you are starting to heal. sending you a very clumsy happy dance hahaha

Just checking in - good to see that most of you are moving along without too much trouble.  So sorry for those who are having side effects. 

I haven't even started yet!  I will have the simulation this coming Friday, and start treatment the following Monday (8/27).  Besides my chest wall, two areas of lymph nodes are being targeted - one that is closer to my neck than my underarm.  RO said that will most likely cause throat soreness, so, Ali, I may be comiserating with you soon. 

Let the countdown to Oct. 11 (last scheduled rad) begin!

Thanks ladies i have joined the mets ladies xx good luck to you all with your se's!

Dulcie xxxx

Hi everyone - I'm late for this topic, started rads in late July and just had treatment #19 today. So far my skin is holding up pretty well. Just starting getting an achy feeling under my arm in the last day or so. Breast aches a bit and feels a little heavy. Overall, I'm relieved that it hasn't been worse.  I've learned much from reading your posts. Thanks for starting this topic, Rachel. Wish I had seen it sooner, but better late than never! Wishing everyone quick healing from their rads. 

Last one tomorrow,omg I made it!



All I can say is use an oil to cover you as I have no problems at all. A little pink but that's it, if you have sore throat lots of ice cream.

Ali doing a happy dance for you , you are done! yeah!!!! hope things ease off for you finally!

KittyWinnie, it is all about the fashion statement girl! hahaha ( and making it easier for others around you hahaha. By the way how is everyone doing??? I will be done next week with my rads, so looking forward to it. I am creaming up like mad but my boob is starting to break downa bit and red the usual, Also am noticing that it is definetly shrinking ( as if it wasn,t small enough already) hahaha. The only problem i have which frangrance to pick for dryer sheets hahaha Have a good and gentle day everyone!

      roberta

Good morning. I'm hopping on board. I was with TCX4 March & April. It was such a comfort during chemo to be able to "talk" to someone & share my thoughts and get feedback and

support from ladies experiencing the same regiment. Finished chemo 5/24. Had to wait for my white counts to return to normal and it took 10 weeks.



I started rads on August 14th. I have 33 treatments (28 whole breast & 5 boosts). Today I have #10. Only 23 more to go.

No side effects yet. I have been using aloe gel-make sure it's all natural, no dyes, perfumes, or alcohol. CVS sells an after sun tube for $2.99. I also purchase miaderm cream on line.



Good luck to all today!

Diane