December 2017 Radiation Group

Skookum- you did it!!!

Ellyn27- Way to go on your weight loss!! I lost 50lbs before DX, only to gain 10lbs back during treatment, so I know how hard that is. Since I’ll be done tomorrow, I’m already thinking I need to reactivate my gym membership for March and join you on the road to a new healthier me.

CONGRATS SKOOKUM!!! Now to relax and just breathe. I didn't have a bell to ring either, just a diploma and lots of hugs to go around. Then you feel like "what do I do with myself now" hahaha ... all this free time!! I wish you the best with your meds, I wish us all the best with our meds. Just prepare to dress in layers. I've been wearing short sleeve tops with a sweater most days. Have a good weekend

All done ladies! Hubby and sons there to cheer me on. Husband was sweet enough to bake my team some Ooey Gooey Cake and they were thrilled.The end of another phase.

yahoo to all the last few ladies to finish ! Onward and upward friends

Neanie, you and your family are so beautiful. I love it that they were there to support you!!

Congratulations Neanie44, that was a great time to share with your family!

I have my bottle of pills to start taking on Monday. I’m going to follow the lead of some of you and take the pill in the evening. I think I’ll also keep drinking the protein drinks. Atleast I’ll know I’m getting a good amount of protein and start on vitamin D on Monday.

I woke up in time to go to a treatment, it felt so good to realize I could pull the covers up and sleep a little longer

Congratulations, Neanie!! Yes, you and your family are beautiful, inside and out. Best of luck for a wonderful Spring and Summer with no daily treatments!

Skookum, Georgia and Cindy - Thank you so much for the support. Hard to feel it's time to celebrate when my nails have started to fall off. Ughhhhhhh!!!! Anyway, Lindar2323 - Being scared is so normal and we all have experienced it. Please know that we are all here to support you. Since your fibromyalgia makes you tired, you will need to make sure that you rest when you need to during treatment- do not push yourself. I have had sensitivity through chemo treatments and with radiation. I found that Tylenol helped with the pain and sensitivity, but make sure your MO and RO are aware so they can guide treatment. Keep us posted as to how you are doing.

Prayers...

Paulette - I'm sorry you are having difficulties with the anastrozole. I've only had the hot flashes (started early January taking AI) and a mild headache now and then. Constipation ... yikes!!! Be sure to drink lots of water and exercise, that always helps. And maybe a prune or two   

Is the FB group for a specific type of breast cancer?

Hi fellow warriors- I took my first poison A pill tonight. Taking your advice, taking it before bed. Hope my body handles it ok.

Lindar2323- I also have fibromyalgia, didn’t seem to notice much of a difference during rads. More tired, but no more pain than I’ve had in the past. I’ve got to say, I was scared spitless regularly during rads. Felt like I just wanted to quit and let nature take its course. I’d think of my mom and how upset she’d be with me if I quit. And I’d get up the next day and go in again, until I was finally finished. I’d have to say, I’ve cried some every day since October 20 when I received my Dx. I think all of the crying means you need even more water during rads. Nothing is more lonely than having cancer, no matter how many people are around you and love you. That’s why this group is so great, others going through the same things you are can help give you the strength to go on

Gigibee - my last dose was 12/13 and my underarm skin still itches along the line were the normal untreated skin meets the darker treated area. Occasionally I get stabbing pains in the breast too - I asked the breast surgeon about it and she indicated it's normal healing.

gigibee- I think the fast shooting & gone pain is normal. Not sure about "a lot" of pain. My last rads was 1/18, armpit itches & hurts on and off, and sometimes feels tender. My breast & incision really don't hurt. We're all different, but it can't hurt asking. You might be able to talk on the phone with an RO nurse, he/she could let you know if you need to be seen.

Ladies, thanks for sharing this info about continued effects of radiation. I was just thinking of asking you all WHEN was this going to get better??? I finished rads on 1/26 and I am still very red (saw some improvement the first week after but not much since then), tingling and occasional stabbing pains, and very tight skin over my expander. Sounds like it just takes a long time to heal up! Hopefully we will all be feeling better soon.

OCDAmy & PauletteK - 2nd night taking Anastrozole (every other day). Note the time. I slept maybe 4 hours, and I pretty much feel wide awake. I fall asleep like a rock. I looked back at posts, I think one of you mentioned melatonin. I'm going to have to get some. I didn't want to go into the AI group, having read it weeks ago, it has more negative side effects I don't want in my head. I'm hoping this being awake before the birds are up will pass.