Summer Rads 2014

Hi ladies! 

I'm starting rads on 8/26 so I'm over on the Fall Rads thread but wanted to post here in the hopes you can offer some suggestions. My  RO suggested a I get a 100% cotton bra slightly bigger than I would normally wear to accommodate any swelling in the radiated breast. The wire-free bras I've been wearing post surgery are actually 95% nylon and 5% spandex. Any thoughts on a comfortable, wire free, 100% cotton bra? Finding a supportive (I'm normally a 34 D), 100% cotton bra has been more challenging than I thought!

Thanks!  

Cmp I'm a D cup as well and I bought a Bali bra to wear. It was the most comfortable none rubbing bra I found.  I only wore it when I went out otherwise I wore cotton tanks or tshirts with no bra.  The less friction the better of you are.  I took the suggestion of one of the ladies here and cut up a cotton tee and stuffed it around anyplace that felt like it even might rub! Good luck to you! Time passes quickly during rads! 

YAY Rosie!!!!!!! So happy for you!

Congratulations Rosie! You look beautiful!

You go Rosie!!! Look at that grin!

Good luck with the kiddos! I'm sure they'll be super excited to see you! Big ole cyber hugs! You did it!

Congrats, Rosie         So sorry, Sailingwind.

lyzzysmom...good question about what to do with those certificates....A summer bonfire?? Lol...thanks gals for the cheers!  I sure feel the love!! Rosie

The day before my BMX, I had a bra burning ceremony on the beach. My family and friends came , we danced around the fire, we sipped wine from a tacky nipple coffee mug and wished by boobies well on the 'other side. BTW, we had to use lighter fluid to get it to burn!  We buried the remnant underwire and fasteners...(I can only imagine someone treasure hunter getting a hit on the metal with his detector and wondering what the hell is this?!).. I am contemplating doing something similar when I am done with Rads.

Rosie,  Whoop whoop! CONGRAT's on finishing!! Must feel sooooo great!! Justundie, you're almost there too!! Awesome!

And jbokland, 3rdtime Amelia and all, that must feel good to be on the downhill side. Hope all continues to be good!

Izzy, I'm looking up the shirt thing too to order. Thanks for the info!

Vettegirl, victorialee and dfroberts, how are all you doing?

Well I have some skin changes starting. On 16 of 33. A red rash like area under arm on side. RO said the hair folicles are reacting to the rad and to start using hydrocortisone cream 3x day + up my Miaderm cream to 4x day. Doesnt itch...yet. Also the breast and aerola/nipple are much darker now then the non-rad breast.

Well take care!

LOL...thanks Lisa!  I have one more to make you laugh.  We played a hide and seek game at a local mall and called it Where's Baldo?- (it took her 10 minutes to find me)

yup jbokland...you did it again. I believe you've shared this one before..before we've gotten to know you better. Hysterical!! We never know what we will see. You fit in perfectly with the mannequins! When at the mall today I noticed how all the mannequins are bald. I guess bald really is beautiful and stylish. Remember that girls! Make sure you repost this on the other forums. The other chemo baldies might appreciate and get a good laugh just when it's needed. You would love the insomniac forum...they are a riot "over there" 

jbokland love love the picture

I love the picture jbok! Thank you for the smile!

Sunshineinky, I finish tomorrow! Enjoy that wine.

I ended up having to go to the doctor. I have a UTI. The doctor prescribed Cipro, it seems to have relieved some of the burning already. I feel really cold and I think it maybe from the urinary tract infection. It's not the chills, but just plain being cold. Ack!

Sunshine, I am on month #2 of Tamoxifen and so far have no real SE.  I have a few warm flashes now and then, but as I've mentioned before they could be from the chemo. Good luck. Thanks to you and Debster for your Silvadene advice.

sunshine - you can have a glass on me on Monday 😀

No issues with Tamoxifen. I had warm flashes the first few days but even those have subsided. I sleep through the entire night. So far no weight gain which was a big concern. My husband says my mood is no different than before. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. 

jstundie- so sorry about UTI. You don't need anything else to deal with. Hope Cipro works quickly. 

cmp - I have a Bali 3484. It is the only bra I can wear comfortably, if necessary. I bought a large pack of men's Hanes undershirts and wear them under everything. Keeps the aquaphor from getting on everything too and once this is over I plan to throw them all out. 

jbokland - thank you for making my day! I had seen the bra burning pics before but not the mannequins.