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Temple
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6 years ago

Breast out, immobilised. How’s the radiation small talk?

So I’ve done a week of radiation and struggling with what’s normal. People here often say the staff are so lovely and supportive  blah blah and have effusive praise. There is no conversation or small ...
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Temple
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6 years ago
Terrific! I’ve felt positively traumatised early on that now it’s been hard to get back on track. I am a feeling more docile and learnt the ropes now. It’s not conducive to conversation and I’m told they are good at what they do so that’s all I need and also now know that it’s not me, it isn’t a place for meaningful dialogue that I’m missing out on somehow. 
I have bought an sleep mask/eye thing like you get on a plane, so I don’t see the machine moving around me which has helped a lot. 🙏