Winter 2015-16 RADS

Probably, it's very tough on the body

So my surgeon's office did I must say...but, for a variety of reasons I did not get a flu shot....when anyone sneezes or coughs, I head for the door...and, I mean that!

Can't keep up with the thread ... you all are so chatty, but it's great.

I finished my regular treatments and only have 5 boosts left. I can't wait. I'm red, swollen and clothing hurts a bit. I'm using aloe and taking Advil per my Dr. I do use ice sparingly.

Since Thurs. I've been depressed in addition to dealing with this. I got my review at work and I'm pissed. Boss wants me to produce "error-free" work and I'm not sure I can do that. I don't want to get into it now or I'll get angry and sad and think the worst.

Please pray for me.

Linda

thanks keepwalking. I had a really hard time yesterday with indigestion. I did take Advil which helped, but stopped short of taking Pepcid, which I used during chemo. I also had pretty tough chest pain in the am which felt like burning. Almost felt like a heart attack. Thankfully It eased a lot. I do think it is residual effects from chemo, when I had severe reflux and needed a prescription med to manage the heartburn. I will mention it to my ro when I see her on Tuesday.

Prayers lindab142. Im in the same boat. Kinda hard to be error free when we have had all of this stuff going on.

Linda - praying for you!

This is hard, isn't it?!? Thankful for all of you ladies... Who understand!!!!!

The information came about when I asked her how the lymph was drained from the area. She said it still works because of the nodes left behind. It is good to know, less worry. El Tigre. I believe our minds can manifest symptoms and everything else. The body is amazing how it works without us as well

1 down, 29 to go!!!!! Now if I could just get rid of this bit of a cold and the vertigo it brought with it...

Warrior On!

I do agree that the time does fly by. My skin has improved since I started to use the Vanicream in place of the Lubriderm. Now I only have 2 treatments left. I read yesterday that some doctors are now recommending that patients with a tumor smaller than 5 mm can safely forego radiation. Wish I had read that 3 weeks ago. Actually, these treatments have not been too bad. I do feel more confident knowing that I have done everything possible to keep the cancer from returning.

At my treatment center it seems that for every person that finishes, there are 2 more to take their place. I have meet some very nice caring people over the past 3 weeks. The support from the members of this board has been extremely helpful.

I'll be starting Tamoxifen on Thursday. Then I will have a whole new set of worries.

I know what you all mean about so many people seeing your breasts. Has anyone else started having dreams where they casually take their shirt off for everyone at a party or in public? Well I just figured out from reading all of your posts why I might be having these dreams! I just hope it does not affect my actions while awake

So funny how the subconscious works while sleeping! I have not yet had a dream of taking off my top in public, though may now that you've mentioned it. My standard stress dreams involve not being able to find my car in a parking lot, missing flights because I haven't packed, and the long time favorite, I'm in college and the final exam is tomorrow, but I haven't been to class all semester and can't find my books/ class schedule/ the building on campus where the class is held.

Jabe...happy for you that you only have 2 to go! I finish tomorrow (yay) and, also wanted to do something for the staff. They have been so wonderful.

Talked with the office manager and am having a local deli deliver lunch for the staff on Wed. They are giving me a great deal after I explained what I was wanting to do and why. Nice folks!

Also, noticed beautiful flowers back in the area where the techs work the other day..when I commented they said it was from a patient who had just finished treatment and said how much they were enjoying the flowers. I think anything you do will be very appreciated!

Fastest moving thread I have ever seen ..love it ! I have headaches right after and slight dizziness but by far the worst is the nausea right after and later in the evening, RO had me fill a prescription from Chemo for nausea I never used. I drink a TON of water so hydration wasn't an issue for me , she said sometimes it radiation can get to the stomach area depending on positioning etc and since I have digestive issues its even more sensitive. On the dreaming about taking your shirt off , no dreams.. I had a good laugh the other day when I walked into an appt and started to lift my top, doc laughed and stopped me as it was just an information appt, just my natural reaction now. !1 days down and 14 to go ! Good Luck All.

Lee Anne

good morning all you fine ladies - I finished last treatment (boost) yesterday, and was strangely emotional when I said goodbye to the wonderful techs; what a whirlwind this journey is! My skin has been holding out quite well, and I will keep fingers crossed that the 7-10 day 'peak reaction after last treatment' is on the calm side - the tech mentioned after checking, that the SNB scar might open up. Happy to report that the rib tenderness that I experienced about halfway through has almost completely resolved, and that my Houdini straight jacket compression bra really helped . Had all my questions answered well with reassurance from MO on going ahead with the Arimidex, so day 5 on that down (opted for brand name vs generic with hopes of less SE).

I'm another fortunate person in our big range of experiences here who overall did very well through this treatment with minimal problems - we are all so different. Congrats to all those finishing up with me and courage and support to those in the midst or about to start treatment. This group has been so helpful and supportive all the way through - hugs and prayers to all. Deb

Cardinal how did your bra help and what brand is it please