July 2012 Radiation

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  • Teacup2012
    Teacup2012 Member Posts: 49
    edited September 2012

    Kara congratulations for finishing! We are moving over to make room on the podium!

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  • Isabelle2
    Isabelle2 Member Posts: 389
    edited September 2012

    Congratulations Kara, I am right behind you...#22 today & then 3 more.   I finish on Tuesday.   No news on my chest xray yet but Onc. does not seem to be too concerned, just cautious.

    Last week was pretty good but yesterday knocked the stuffing out of me....I was bone weary.

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  • graced
    graced Member Posts: 104
    edited September 2012

    Hi All.  I am still here too on the podium eagerly awaiting the company of all of the rest of you!  2.5 weeks post-rad now.  Skin is peeling and "normal" color skin is appearing beneath.  Still a bit sore.  Energy could be better but improving.  On a biz trip now so putting it all to the test :-)

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  • onvacation
    onvacation Member Posts: 1,344
    edited September 2012

    ONE MORE DAY!  I am already practicing my happy dance! 

     WOOHOO Kara for finishing! 

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  • Belinda977
    Belinda977 Member Posts: 381
    edited September 2012

    Woo hoo Kara!

    Two more treatments for me!

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  • TAB55
    TAB55 Member Posts: 198
    edited September 2012

    Kara: Congrats on finishing!  I'm not far behind you.  My last boost is on Monday.  So looking forward to it Laughing

    onvacation: So happy you'll be done tomorrow.  I think Karen will be joining you on the podium, and I'll be cheering for both of you.  

    Belinda:  Looks like you'll be finishing with me tomorrow.  Yippee for us! 

    Graced:  Thanks for the post rads report.  I'm looking forward to having my normal skin color back on my breast.  I hope your business trip is a huge success, and includes some good food.

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  • Isabelle2
    Isabelle2 Member Posts: 389
    edited September 2012

    3 more treatments for me...today I was fine, no fatigue & my chest xray was clear...no problems...how good is that?  You will hear the (Isa)belles ring.    I love the company.

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  • onvacation
    onvacation Member Posts: 1,344
    edited September 2012

    So many of us are so close to finishing!  So exciting!  Hope we have a big podium!

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  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 1,385
    edited September 2012

    KIM:  COUNTING THE HOURS....

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  • annie3310
    annie3310 Member Posts: 111
    edited September 2012

    Hi everyone. I stopped following the boards once chemo was done, and now I'm six treatments away from finishing my 33 rads. Yesterday was my first boost. I'm finding that I'm having some sharp pain right in the target zone - enough to make me uncomfortable. Ive taken a couple Tylenol, but nothing yet. Has anyone else had this experience? Also, my fatigue seems bad, but I'm always worried that's all in my head. I did have chemo, though, so maybe it's to be expected?



    Would love your insights.

    Annie

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  • Teacup2012
    Teacup2012 Member Posts: 49
    edited September 2012

    Annie I was told sharp pains can be the nerves regenerating. I had a few, not bad though. I finished rads two weeks ago. I never did peel, all but the boost area almost back to normal color.



    We are on the podium cheering you on to the finish line! I know several are finishing today and Isabelle early next week. It doesn't sound like anyone has had severe skin issues. Yay!



    Picked up tomoxifen yesterday. I guess I'll have to take one today, hopefully starting is the most difficult part.



    Happy Friday to all!

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  • Isabelle2
    Isabelle2 Member Posts: 389
    edited September 2012

    Annie, I get those sharp pains too, like little electric shocks, not bad enough to take anything.   I was also told they are part of the healing.   #23/25 rad today & I will be up there with the others.

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  • julz4
    julz4 Member Posts: 2,490
    edited September 2012

    Glad to see so many are just about done!  Good Luck & I hope all is well with everyone!

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  • Isabelle2
    Isabelle2 Member Posts: 389
    edited September 2012

    Home from rad #23  & this one knocked the stuffing out of me...seems as after every few of them one has that effect.  Could hardly walk to the car but I am almost finished...Mon. & Tues.    Hi julz, haven't seen you here in ages. 

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  • julz4
    julz4 Member Posts: 2,490
    edited September 2012

    Hi Isabelle,  I've been reading when I have time from work.  My boys are back in school & they are both sick.  Just don't feel like posting much.  I hope you can get some rest & you will perk back up.

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  • Isabelle2
    Isabelle2 Member Posts: 389
    edited September 2012

    Hi julz

    I do understand & sometimes I just read...takes a lot of energy sometimes just to post.   Want you to know I am thinking of you.

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  • onvacation
    onvacation Member Posts: 1,344
    edited September 2012

    BBBOOOONNNNNGGGGG!!!!! that was the sound of me banging the gong today when I finished!  So happy that is over !

     I think we have several that are finishing up today - Karen today is last for you too right? 

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  • Isabelle2
    Isabelle2 Member Posts: 389
    edited September 2012

    Onvacation.....great for you........wowheeeee!  and I am next....Tuesday.....

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  • TAB55
    TAB55 Member Posts: 198
    edited September 2012

    onvacation: Yippee and congratulations on being done!  Here are flowers for you:

    bouquet 

    Save a place for me on the podium.  I'll be there on Monday Laughing 

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  • TAB55
    TAB55 Member Posts: 198
    edited September 2012

    I'm watching the Stand Up To Cancer fundraiser on TV now. I just made a donation online.  It wasn't an easy decision, since so much of my money is going to my treatment this year, but I hope we can find a way to stop this disease before too many other people die.  It's easy to donate online, and every bit helps.

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  • onvacation
    onvacation Member Posts: 1,344
    edited September 2012

    Thanks for the flowers Tabb!  I will scoot over on Monday to make room for you!

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  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 1,385
    edited September 2012

    Yep!  I am doing the happy dance with you, Kim.  Tab55:  We will be doing an encore performance for you on Monday.

    This has been quite an emotional day for me:  I would say I have broken down and cried at least 10 times.  I was bawling like a baby with my son on the phone (I guess I am practicing for next Saturday's wedding, eh?)  The tears just kept on flowing--from Starbucks (where I received free coffee) to the RO's office, getting hugs from everyone....  Rough, but VERY special day.  Got a one hour massage and a 2 hour facial, and yes, worked the entire day!   I am ready to start LIVING!!!!  BRING IT ON! 

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  • Mini1
    Mini1 Member Posts: 1,836
    edited September 2012

    Also the rads can inflame the surgical area. I had pain as well and a little swelling on my higher rib area near my sternum. It came and went. Still does once in a while now. The doctor said that was pretty common.

    It's awesome to see so many of you so close to the end of the treatments. We're up here on the podium waiting to do the happy dance!

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  • TAB55
    TAB55 Member Posts: 198
    edited September 2012

    Karen: So happy for you!  Here's some fireworks for your celebration.  We look forward to seeing a photo or two from the wedding.

    fireworks 

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  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 1,385
    edited September 2012

    Oh, the pics will be coming, but I need to learn how to post them on BCO.  One more week--can't wait!

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  • graced
    graced Member Posts: 104
    edited September 2012

    Congrats to Karen & Kim!!!  The party is growing!  Yeah!

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  • babette54
    babette54 Member Posts: 65
    edited September 2012

    Rads completed on 8/20/12 (18 days post rads)

    Karen and Kim - Welcome to the post rads club.  It's a great place to be. 

    Karen - I so agree with your comment about it now being the time to start living again.  Your first big post rads event, the wedding, will be a very emotional time.  I have such fond memories of my two sons' weddings last year.  Enjoy every minute.

    TAB55 and Isabelle - I'm so glad that you will be joining us early next week.

    I had my two week checkup with my RO and MO on Wednesday.  All went well.  Got my Rx for Arimidex (anastrozole).  It should arrive from my prescription mail order service next week.  My birthday in next Wed. (Sept. 12) so I will start the day after.  NO MORE MEDICAL STUFF UNTIL MY MAMMO IN LATE NOVEMBER!!!!

    I hope you all have a great weekend.

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  • onvacation
    onvacation Member Posts: 1,344
    edited September 2012

    Karen, I agree, time to start living again!  Next weekend I am heading to Tampa to hang out for a long weekend.  I find the ocean so calming, so really looking forward to it!

    Hope everyone has a wonderful day! 

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  • kjiberty
    kjiberty Member Posts: 1,385
    edited September 2012

    Kim, Hope you have a great time!

    Barb:  It's so good that you don't have any appointments until November!  That great news! 

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  • Mini1
    Mini1 Member Posts: 1,836
    edited September 2012

    I got to swim with the dolphins as my belated rads-ending celebration. It was great!

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