Rads finished, what next ?

Hi Tracey

Hope the side effects are controllable by exercise and diet and supplements. All the best. 

Let me know how you go with you bone scan.

Pray that they are strong enough. ??

Hi Jane, thanks for your support, we have a great network don't we. I'm very keen to get started, with so many thoughts going through my head. I said to my hubby this morning that I have so much yo do, but am a bit muddled as to what order to do it in. I'm sure that I'll figure it out eventually LOL. The good weather the last couple of days puts everyone in a positive mood. Keep smiling, sending you a cuddle, Trace ??????

Thank you, I'm just going to take it 1 day at a time. My hubby has pumped up the tyres on my road bike, and knocked the cobwebs off it as well LOL. Will pace it as I feel able. Sending you a hug ????

Hi Tracey, so great to hear that you have finished radiation, and I can understand that bitter sweet moment of saying goodbye to those people who have looked after you so well during your treatment. The kindness and generosity of people you meet along the way help to make the whole ordeal bearable, and now when I think back to the chemo and radiation days I can smile and remember those people who were so kind and caring.

That's great that you are seeing a physio about your cording and lymphodema, they can make such a positive difference to how well and how quickly you recover. The physios I've seen since treatment have greatly helped me self-manage my lymphodema (as much as possible), helped me with core strengthening exercises to regain my balance (didn't realise just how off balance I was after my mastectomy!) and advised me on the type of exercises I needed to do to slowly recover my strength and mobility.

Best of luck starting on the Arimidex, I hope it goes well for you, and keep posting your amazing artwork! Jane xx  

Congratulations on finishing. Well done, it's a hard road at times but you seem to have travelled it gracefully. Rest up and be kind to yourself. Don't rush into the training. Slowly does it. 

Hugs. 

Paula xx

Thanks Adean, I'm trying not to think about the what if and how many check ups. I'm just trying to take it one day at a time, as that helps me to think more positively. Well done for tossing out that post surgery bra, I'm looking forward to getting to that stage. Warmest wishes, Trace ??????

Hi Rosemary, thanks for your support. My tumours were oestrogen reactive, so the oncologist has started me on Arimidex, which is an oestrogen suppressant. I've been advised that I might get stiffness in my joints as a side effect, also I'll have to take calcium and Vitamin D. I'm booked in for a bone scan, and may need to go onto some sort of osteoporosis supplement depending on the results of the scan. I'll have to take Arimidex for the next 5 years, so hopefully all goes well. Big hugs, Trace ??????

Well done Tracey ,time to rest up ,I found the finishing of radio was quite emotional too. No more appointments and that frequent people around you feeling. Happy times but strange feeling times. I wish I rested a little more after ,I do agree you tend to feel a little flat after the fact. My husband was concerned about how long before the next check up was as he found me being in the system constantly was a bit of a safety net. When all my burns healed I gave away all my creams and eventually got rid of the post surgery bra, another milestone. Isn't it amazing looking at where you began and where you are now, well done hope it's up and up for you. Regards adean 

Tracey,

Congratulations for finishing treatment and hope Arimidex won't be a problem. Is it a kind of hormone therapy? How long do you need it? 

Good that you are moving forward with arts and exercise. All good for our spirit and wellbeing. Let us know how you are travelling.

Hope you enjoy your breakfast with your husband today and celebrate well.  Hugs. ????????

Rosemary

Hi Rowdy, you're one of my inspirations, with such good advice and support for all members on the network. I will take my time over the next couple of weeks and try to settle into whatever happens next. Love  and laughter with you, Trace ??????????