Fall 2013 Rads

I am laughing out loud in a room by myself (uh oh)  did the beanbag chairs deter the tortoise and the grizzly??? just asking. 

I hope you like the book bluebird- I have met the author twice and she came to our christmas party this year as a guest speaker- not a young woman by any means but her writing is simple and in many ways elegant.  She gives us permission in the second half of our lives to explore and be what we always thought we could.  I was inspired by her message and her experiences with cultures all over the world. 

66- I have used argan oil (a bit pricey) but I added a few drops of cypress oil and massage it into my incision lines.  Tell me again why vitamin e oil is bad- its so much cheaper and I like it just as well but there must be something "wrong" with it as its 10 x cheaper haha

Wyo vitsmin  is bad ur saying? Why!?

Bluebird, fast turtles, LOL. 

sloyd66: Do you mean for cooking or moisturizing?

DONE! The boosts were not bad at all and the rest of my breast is healing nicely. I am so glad to be done with active treatment.

Going to see MO today and I'll probably get me bottle of tamoxifen.

Happy Dance Tanya!  Go celebrate.

I've been using vitamin E on my scars and RO said that was fine.  I bought some at Trader Joes and just noticed that it is mixed with soybean oil - isn't that supposed to be bad?  I was told to be careful with soy consumption so does this fall into that category?  Hope someone knows the answer.

Hugs to all, Marilyn

LisaSp thank you for telling me about the cancer support. I didn't know about it.

You're welcome Joanna. I hope you can find support similar to what I've found close to you.

Lisa.....Wow, good for you!  Your smile says it all.   I got my first trim on thurs. and my dh and I are going out for dinner tonight and I am going topless!  I was thinking about going platinum blonde, so you have inspired me. 

Way to go Lisa....have fun!

Love, MsP

Lindacam  yup.  They come & go. I do not get them as often now.  My last rad was Jan 3rd.

Charger, my RO said to use cream for two weeks until she saw me again, which is tomorrow. So will find out then if I have to continue. My skin looks pretty good at the moment, very little color change. Breast is pretty swollen, which she says could last for years. Years?

Lisa, thanks for the info. I am meeting with the cancer center advocate tomorrow. Would like to get into yoga, but didn't think to ask her. I've looked at local centers, but would prefer classes relative to us. She conducts a support group which I saw a couple times when I was there for treatment, but my gosh, that group looked really depressing. I listened a bit and was not sure that this particular group would be the one for me. 

I will be seeing my BS, RO, and MO every three months for the first two years is what I've been told. My BS told me last week I would also be getting my mamm in May. That gives me the jitters. At the moment I can't imagine getting squashed, ow. Am seeing my RO and MO this week. Let's see if they all tell me the same thing, ha, just for fun.

Wishing everyone a soothing week.

Shalimar: You're welcome. If you want to know in more detail about how to find cancer support close to you, contact the American Cancer Society (local offices everywhere) and google Hope Connections or Gilda's Place and your nearest city/town. I go to a Hope Connections center and there is so much support there I am so grateful.

Lisa, I haven't gone platinum yet but we did go out to dinner on Saturday and I went without my wig.  The wait staff there know us very well and if they were shocked, they didn't let on.  (This is a 5 star restaurnant and they are used to minding their manners.  LOL)   I think they knew that something was not right last year.  Maybe they know, maybe they don't, but I was not uncomfortable at all at dinner.  I am now going wigless except at work....just don't have the guts for that shocker yet....as only a few people know about my cancer treatment. 

I wanted to maintain privacy and I have been able to do so very well, but sporting the

Good luck and have fun with all the colors!

Love, MsP

Sloyd, are you talking about a compression sleeve?  If so, I got a RX for my sleeve and was fitted by a company who are experts at fitting compression garments.  They measured me in a lot of places and I tried on multiple sleeves before we found the right one as different brands fit differently.  Hope that helps.  Check with your doc and they should give you a referral.

MsP

Shalimar630 - I hope you are feeling OK.

LisaSp - I love your hair.  My daughter once dyed some of her hair red when she was a lot younger and it freaked me out!  Now!  I wish I had the courage to do it myself.

Its nice to see you having fun.

I have unruly hair (to say the least) and I can just imagine what I would look like with unruly blue hair!    

I still get very tired easily but I have accepted this - am not raging against it - so I try plan my time a bit better so I can have work time and rest time.  And when I am pooped out I don't feel bad about it - then it passes.

I have also decided to try and remember to have some fun each week.  This evening I am off to an evening of meditation.  I saw an advert for it and spur of the moment decided to go.

I checked I won't be sitting on the floor - that is as much as I know about the evening.  Its an adventure.

I am off to find out who the new me is.  I just have to remember to stay upbeat as a choice.  Radiation and Tamoxifen slightly fried my brain and I forget things a lot!  I have to make a note somewhere to keep looking for new fun things to do until I find some.

Some kind of exercise is next on my list.

Its a pity "forgetting" isn't an Olympic Event.  I would win gold.

Hi Shalimar630

I am glad I went as it was a change in routine and something new.

I enjoyed the evening well enough.  Only problem is that there was incense burning and I found the smell overwhelming.

I wish I had said something before the meditation started - once it began I did not want to be rude and interrupt!

I think CD's would be a great idea.  The bathroom might be the only place to get some privacy.  Or maybe lying down in your room with the door locked.

I am going to try and find a guided meditation on YouTube that I enjoy.  When I do I will let you know which one - though I think different things appeal to different people.

I think something loaded with positive suggestions is great - not just relaxation.

Living with grandchildren must be quite a challenge.