Experience with Brachytherapy

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  • Sadiecat22
    Sadiecat22 Member Posts: 22
    edited March 2014

    Thanks Shayne, great idea for the hair.  I'll check it out.  

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  • Sadiecat22
    Sadiecat22 Member Posts: 22
    edited March 2014

    if anyone is interested, I started a Journal of sorts a few days ago about my daily experiences with SAVI.  Just another perspective.  It's under the topic "SAVI Radiation".  The topic was started by another member, with great comments.  I start radiation 3/10.  

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  • NEL53
    NEL53 Member Posts: 4
    edited July 2014

    I posted this under the topic "SAVI RADIATION"  and will continue my journey under that topic in case anyone wants to follow along...

    I had the SAVI implant last Wed. June 2, 2014. Although it didn't hurt during the insertion, after the local anesthesia wore off, it was quite painful. The next day I went to radiology for my planning session/simulation. As soon as they saw me they knew I was in a lot of pain. The nurses were so helpful and kind. They told me the location of the implant was extremely unique, which is why I was experiencing so much pain. They gave me some pain meds which help so much, I have a hard time sleeping on one side and not being able to shower and wash my hair for 10 days. I went to Hair Cuttery for a shampoo and will do so again, made me feel human again. I have to have the same treatment on my right breast, and I'm hoping the placement won't cause me as much discomfort. I will start the radiation on Mon. and will be done on Fri. Stay tuned for more...

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