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Jozzzy
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13 years ago

Branded for life

Gday girls, Ive hada break from this site, being busy with appointments. Delighted to FINALLY learn that my treatment doesnt involve chemo. No consolation though. Monday I have 1st radiation session where Im told they mark you & then tattoo. Im not happy. I suppose I have no right to complain seeing other womens problems are far worse than mine & they have to do chemo & lose their hair, but I dont want to be branded like an animal. I loathe tattoos!

For a lowsy 6 weeks of treatment, Im branded for life? Does everyone be like sheep & get tattooed to make radiation easier for the staff? I havent been there yet to understand how difficult the radiation staff's job is if you are not tattooed. Surley there's some alternative like using a waterproof permanent marker.

There must be something wrong with me coz I really do have a problem with being branded for life.

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    paulag
    Member
    13 years ago
    I have been using qv lotion. It has been fine. I have been using it 2-3 times a day and also using their gentle wash in the shower. Am quite red but no blisters. More like a terrible sunburn and only now getting sore and tender. I also had a mastectomy and chemo and radiation is a breeze compared to the chemo. Still, have to do what we have to. Xx
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    Jozzzy
    Member
    13 years ago

    Only tiny grey dots hey. Im imagining larger & darker than that.

    Only 3 more zaps to go for you! It must surely be good to know its nearly over.

    Hope you found good cream to use & healing well. My Mum is suggesting I use almond oil.

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    paulag
    Member
    13 years ago
    Hi jozzy. Don't worry about the tattoos. I can hardly see mine.. They are tiny and just look like little grey dots. I have only 3 zaps left so am looking forward to finishing. Good luck with your treatment. Xx