Finishing Chemo, starting radiation
It's been tough going, lots of tears, many times I didnt think I would make it, but with help and support from my wonderful family and friends, and many of you wonderful, wonderful pink ladies I made it through chemo and I only have to be sick from it 1 last time! Yipee!!! Thank you wonderful ladies. Your support has been invaluable xxxxx
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Well done Penny! Things will get better and better from here on in! Radiation treatment is pretty easy too, so good times are ahead! I've got a great covering of brown hair again now and I have my appointment next month to arrange new boobs. It's been nearly a month since I had my ovaries and fallopian tubes out and I feel really good. I'm three weeks in on the Femara too. I realized the other day that by the time I turn 49, I will have had 5 years on tamoxifen and 5 years on femara! Bloody hell. As long as I stay healthy, who cares?! Wishing you a dream run through radiation. xx Jane0
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Better get that bottle of bubbly on ice for Thursday night! So glad chemo is almost over for you- radiation will seem like a walk in the park in comparison, I hope the last chemo isn't too hard on you- best wishes for Thursday.
love Tonya xx
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Better get that bottle of bubbly on ice for Thursday night! So glad chemo is almost over for you- radiation will seem like a walk in the park in comparison, I hope the last chemo isn't too hard on you- best wishes for Thursday.
love Tonya xx
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Glad to hear you are feeling good and your hair is back.Are you having the Diep reconstruction?
Tonya xx
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One last day of feeling rotten but then you have the rest of your life to cherish with your family. Well done, it only seems like yesterday you came onto this site after being diagnosed, and now you are nearly finished. Thats good going. Stay positive. Cheers Jo xx
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Hi Penny,
Isn't it a wonderful feeling to have finally finished. You won't know yourself. The worst is behind you and radiotherapy is easy albeit draining. Everyday is a bit taxing. I have my 20/36 today and wishing it was all over.
Take care and I hope the last chemo is the best! Onwards and upwards.Thinking of you!
Love Alison
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Congratulations Penny! You got through it. Things are looking up.
Jo xx
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Congratulations Penny. You are so close to the end of chemo and I know you've been through times when you thought it would never finish..... and tomorrow is the last! xx s
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Congratulations, Penny -- what a great milestone!
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After lots of research, I've decided that the diep recon is not for me. I'm thinking I'll have a mastectomy on the remaining breast then expanders and implants. If I wanted reconstruction on one side only, I would have maybe considered the diep or tram flap, but not for both. I already have problems with my upper back, so I don't think I should be risking any surgery there. I'll see what my surgeon says on the 14th March. Hope you're doing well. xx Jane
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Yes,I'm going well apart from the usual aches and pains and hot flushes.We leave for Europe in just over 2 weeks. I think I'm feeling abit like you regarding recon.But I thought it was difficult to put implants in if you'd had radiation.I suppose it depends on the surgeon and the state of your skin. I think if I was to get recon. later it would either be 1 diep boob (keep my other one)or lose the other boob and go 2 implants.Let me know how it goes on the 14th. Such a big decision,hey.
Tonya xx
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Well done on finishing chemo as it is the worst thing of all but be warned the radiation can also fatigue you big time, it creeps up on you so be a little prepared.
I have just finished after 6 weeks and am now sufferering the burns/rash and itches but would have this a million times over chemo so dont be scared, just be prepared for this little journey,
Cheers and best wishes
Cheryl
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Well done on finishing chemo as it is the worst thing of all but be warned the radiation can also fatigue you big time, it creeps up on you so be a little prepared.
I have just finished after 6 weeks and am now sufferering the burns/rash and itches but would have this a million times over chemo so dont be scared, just be prepared for this little journey,
Cheers and best wishes
Cheryl
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I agree with Cheryl D, You will wonder what we are talking about until you start to feel really lethargic and want to sleep all day. Everyone is different but i was like that and it takes quite a few weeks until your back to normal . As for the burns, make sure you lather up as often as you can, it can only help. My skin was fine until the 4th week then i got burns which healed quite quickly once your finished and have the correct burn creams. Loads of people dont burn or get lethargic so don't worry to much it is easy as.
Cheers Jo xx
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I agree with Cheryl D, You will wonder what we are talking about until you start to feel really lethargic and want to sleep all day. Everyone is different but i was like that and it takes quite a few weeks until your back to normal . As for the burns, make sure you lather up as often as you can, it can only help. My skin was fine until the 4th week then i got burns which healed quite quickly once your finished and have the correct burn creams. Loads of people dont burn or get lethargic so don't worry to much it is easy as.
Cheers Jo xx
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