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  • KateB79
    KateB79 Member Posts: 747
    edited March 2016

    Brimton: was it the CREEPY PAT? I hate the creepy pat. I only have one tech who does that, the same tech who always wants to help me untie my gown. . . .

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  • Musosgirl
    Musosgirl Member Posts: 387
    edited March 2016
    It never fails! The male techs never get me fully covered up with the towel after getting me lined up. Today I wondered if it was more in an effort to not be too touchy-feely as opposed to just unaware? Yesterday it was cold in the room though!
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  • Moondust
    Moondust Member Posts: 510
    edited March 2016

    Birdysmom, I love your photo!

    Windward, the initial setup was the worst session for me because of the length. I think the rest should be a lot easier for you.

    Marijen, I hear you on getting tanned from the inside out. That's exactly what I feel like for a few hours after each treatment - sunburn on the inside!

    KarenR, after the first treatment you shouldn't have too much more marking. My treatments are very fast now.

    El_Tigre, congrats on getting through it all. Thanks for the hugs!

    Twinkltoz, I'm jealous that you don't have to be anywhere! An endless weekend from now on!

    I have a nice tech. He feels like a friend. I guess I'm lucky about that. I confirmed today that there is no bell :( But I'll bring goodies!

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  • Duzy
    Duzy Member Posts: 134
    edited March 2016

    ElTigre yeah for being done. Hope your skins heals well. Your photo is great. I finish on St Pattys day so I will be doing an Irish dance for sur

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  • El_Tigre
    El_Tigre Member Posts: 520
    edited March 2016

    Nice ending date Duzy!


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  • marijen
    marijen Member Posts: 3,731
    edited March 2016

    So apparently I whined sufficiently enough, that my routine is being changed to give whole breast a rest and start five boosts tomorrow. They are being so accommodating and agreed that I have very red and bumpy. Told to stick with Calendula three times a day and can use cortisone or calamine at night over to help with itching. 5 boosts and 8 whole breast zaps to go, I can see the end of the tunnel - there's light out there!! And a little more Ativan for nausea and sleep. What I'm most happy about is this all ends on Good Friday. A few weeks latter new mammogram. Am I done yet? Am I done yet? Even got a new MO of my choice.

    SillyHeart

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  • Kimmer33
    Kimmer33 Member Posts: 386
    edited March 2016

    ElTigre beautiful pic! Yay for you!

    I loved my drive home today from work did not involve a stop at the hospital, and I feel terrific today! Went for a hard walk this morning feeling so strong. A few months ago I did not feel like I would ever be healthy again, but it happened! We will get through this ladies

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  • Kimmer33
    Kimmer33 Member Posts: 386
    edited March 2016

    ok so I am going to be brave and post a pic of myself without a hat on.... No one, and i repeat no one, except my family has seen me like this - just wanted to show my hair growth, because I am excited about it!!!image

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  • mdoc524
    mdoc524 Member Posts: 336
    edited March 2016

    Welcome Welcome Windward – so sorry you are here but so glad you found this awesome group! Good Luck tomorrow for your 1st treatment! HaHa on giving up secrets to get released from the SIM – I would have done the same ..

    Kimmer – Good Luck with your surgery and your Italy trip sounds like a dream – enjoy!

    Moondust – So glad no Adriamycin for you – that stuff is nasty!

    Duzy – Wow – nasty armpit – hope it gets better fast .. mine is close to that but not as dark yet! My collarbone area is my worst – at least 1 layer of skin gone and it stings all the time!

    MissV – you and your Daughter are Beautiful – great picture!

    Andraxo – so hope the tan holds true for you!

    Birdysmom – great picture – you are ricking it with the gator! Hugs to you too with the Herceptin issues!

    Marijen – UGH on the no sleep – so hope the last 14 go fast for you to get this over with!!

    Musosgirl – I have had Rib pain – comes and goes! I have tissue expanders and skin is red about an inch and a half under my Foob! I get the pain if I sit a certain way or lay on that side ..

    Kate – Have an awesome last Zap tomorrow! How exciting!

    KarenR – glad you got thru your 1st tx and UGH that the 2nd one was cancelled – hope you get into a routine starting tomorrow and it goes by quick for you!

    JerseyGirl – hugs to you to on the lousy Herceptin se's .. hope fatigue gets better ..

    El Tigre – WooHoo High Fives and Happy Dance for you! Love the Pic – you are beautiful!

    Brimton – You are done 2 days before me – Jealous LOL! I still can't believe we are at the end! Glad you are in Boosts now.. and UGH on the "Creepy Pat! – Kate – great verbiage! .. I have not experienced that and would not be happy if I did..

    All tomorrow is my last day of regular Zaps .. my Collarbone, Armpit and Back Shoulder Blade will be so happy! Thursday starts 6 Boosts.. Today not in a great radiation mood – my collarbone stings/hurts all the time (nurse looked at it and just said "Ouch") and whole chest area aches more than normal - constant dull ache in back shoulder blade area .. Shoulders & Neck have had it.. Thanks for listening .. Duzy & DiDel - St Patty's Day could be any sooner!

    Hugs to All..

    Mary

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  • mdoc524
    mdoc524 Member Posts: 336
    edited March 2016

    Kimmer - you are brave and beautiful (great pic) and I know how you feel - I really just started going out without my hat!

    brithael - did you start yesterday - if so - hope all went well!!

    Good Luck tomorrow DLcygnet!!


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  • AmyBeader
    AmyBeader Member Posts: 90
    edited March 2016

    I think you look beautiful Kimmer!

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  • Twnkltoz
    Twnkltoz Member Posts: 215
    edited March 2016

    you look great, @kimmer! Congrats on the hair!

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  • HappyHammer
    HappyHammer Member Posts: 1,247
    edited March 2016

    Awwww, Kimmer- you and your hair are just beautiful! Thank you for sharing this precious photo!

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  • HappyHammer
    HappyHammer Member Posts: 1,247
    edited March 2016

    Marijen.....sending healing and anti-itching vibes your way! Take care.

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  • marijen
    marijen Member Posts: 3,731
    edited March 2016

    Thanks Happy Hammer, it's under control at the moment - calamine lotion saved me as far as I'm concerned but the doc and nurse said it's drying to put on Calendula first, wait a while and add the calamine. I dot it on with a Kleenex. Keeps me from climbing out of my skin.

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  • KateB79
    KateB79 Member Posts: 747
    edited March 2016

    Kimmer, you look great!

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  • luzeelu
    luzeelu Member Posts: 101
    edited March 2016

    Halfway through today. Starting to feel a bit sore so getting a bit concerned...

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  • Peabrain
    Peabrain Member Posts: 268
    edited March 2016

    I love the photos from everyone! What a great tribe to hold hands with!!

    I am one week out from the rads and ovary removal and healing up nicely (except when I get over ambitious and do something silly).

    Emotionally this week has been a big one. I think I just put my head down and got through everything and now I have the luxury of thinking about it. But it's been good. I woke a couple days ago ready to move to the next chapter. I started purging, clearing overstuffed bookshelves, sorting out clothes I haven't worn, nothing was safe. (hence the overambitiousness mentioned earlier). My DH joined in and cleaned out the garage (well, round one, it's a project).

    Today standing out in the front yard, enjoying the gorgeous weather, I surprised myself and my husband, big tears until I was just sobbing. It's the only time I've really cried since diagnosis,all out. When I peeled myself off his then soggy shoulder, I told him "This year was scary. Let's not do that again."

    My aunt and uncle live cross country, but called one of our local nurseries and bought us a plum tree to plant as a marker of moving on and really planning for the future, looking forward to being able to harvest in a few years. I thought it was a sweet perfect gift, perfect timing. We'll plant it tomorrow. I'll supervise 🙂

    And in a few years I'll make jam for all of you. Because we've got this, hand in hand.


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  • Kimmer33
    Kimmer33 Member Posts: 386
    edited March 2016

    Peabrain, i lost it last week, sobbed and sobbed on my DH's shoulder too.

    What a sweet thing for your aunt and uncle to buy you - great way to start fresh!

    I hear you on the "scary", no, let's not do it again

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  • Musosgirl
    Musosgirl Member Posts: 387
    edited March 2016
    Oh Peabrain! What a marvelous gift! Looking forward to jam. And I am impressed you waited so long for a good cry--it's only been a couple of times but I've just had to let some sobs out and release the pressure.
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  • Moondust
    Moondust Member Posts: 510
    edited March 2016

    Hey, sign me up for some jam, Peabrain! I'm just over the hill from you near Bakersfield :)

    Kimmer, nice show of courage with the great photo! You're a warrior. You look terrific because you look healthy! Hooray for new hair!

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  • Brimton
    Brimton Member Posts: 87
    edited March 2016
    KIMMER I see you in those beautiful eyes. I love the short do it shows off those eyes. PEA The plum tree perfect they are so thoughtful. I have only cried once at the very beginning saying "I don't want to do this." I still think a lot about dying.
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  • Tessio
    Tessio Member Posts: 46
    edited March 2016

    Yea ELTigre, Twnktoz, Kimmer, and MissV! You did it! Breathe and enjoy!

    I've been reading and rejoicing with everyone. This week I'm trying to throw myself into work and my kids activities, making up for my abysmal performance the past 9 months. My family and coworkers have been so kind and patient for so long. Feeling fatigued, perhaps I've lost my adrenaline? Must push through 3 more days till spring break

    My armpit is healing nicely from the graphic pic I posted before. A lot of pealing going on with light pink skin underneath, now I have itchy skin by underboob, looks like a rash.


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  • Tessio
    Tessio Member Posts: 46
    edited March 2016

    Kimmer, beautiful!

    Mary, love the wedding pic and beautiful hair! Thank you so much for rounding us all up. <3

    Good luck today Kate!

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  • KateB79
    KateB79 Member Posts: 747
    edited March 2016

    Peabrain, what a lovely post! Thank you!

    I DID IT. Done with zaps! It's sort of anti-climactic to have to go back to the hospital this afternoon to see my MO and get Herceptin, but HOORAY! Let the healing begin!

    Sending big, big love to each and every one of you. Thank you for being.

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  • Andraxo
    Andraxo Member Posts: 410
    edited March 2016

    Heck yes we've got this Peabrain! :) Thank you!

    Yay Kim - love that pic of beautiful you!! and...hair!

    I'm getting a little fuzzy too. Not sure if I should buzz it down until it is thicker.

    - xo

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  • KarenR0618
    KarenR0618 Member Posts: 78
    edited March 2016

    I got another call for the Rad office this morning. Machine is still down. They asked if I could come later today instead of 10:30. I said yes just give me enough time to travel from work. I got a call back about a 1/2 hour later and they said Fed Ex wasn't delivering the part today. They told me unless you hear from us come in tomorrow. I am crossing my fingers my 2nd treatment will happen tomorrow.

    Can you change treatment places?

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  • Twnkltoz
    Twnkltoz Member Posts: 215
    edited March 2016

    congrats, Kate!

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  • VickiRides
    VickiRides Member Posts: 211
    edited March 2016

    Kimmer - Your hair looks great. I have to say I am jealous of your hairline. I'm still waiting to fill in in front.

    Peabrain - What a wonderful gift. I love the idea of planting something to commemorate the end of treatment.

    Congratulations to Kate and everyone else who finishes this week. Way to go!

    I will have treatment #13 of 30 today. I've noticed a bit of redness in my armpit, but no pain. The rest of my skin looks and feels normal so far. I was very tired this weekend and I don't know whether to blame radiation, the fact that I didn't sleep well on Friday night, or the cold that I am just getting over. All of the above probably.

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  • Kimmer33
    Kimmer33 Member Posts: 386
    edited March 2016

    thanks for the compliments ladies!

    Off i go to work, with a cap on... Cant wait until i dont have to wear it anymore...

    Yay kate, finished

    Have a great day beautifuls!

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