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SoldierCrab
Member
8 years ago

Nads - needing some encouragement

@Nads
Well I haven't been on for a while due to work and treatments....Dr originally  told don't need rads well that soon changed didn't it.  Well 24 treatments down with 4 to go and omg can't wait.  Suffering terrible skin break down under my arm and pain.  Not looking forward to this week.  The breast care nurses at Mater Springfield have been absolutely wonderful in helping me deal with this and been ordered
off work for the next 2 weeks.  Pretty hard when you have your own business and the pressure it puts on your
partner.  This is a bloody long road that we travel ladies and I take my hat off to each and every one of you.  

Nadine ❤️❤️

Nads had put this on the activity page.... Just posting here so she gets some support...
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  • melclarity's avatar
    melclarity
    Member
    8 years ago
    Hey @Nads so close but feels like eternity!!! I was like you through rads back in 2011, I worked all the way through but the last few weeks were horrendous!!! I was ordered 2 weeks off when I finished by the radiologist. I honestly collapsed from exhaustion, so I can't stress enough that you have to stop, I know its hard and especially your own business. I too had blistered painful burns in my armpit and across my boob, it was quite bad. It did however heal quickly within a few weeks. Keep up some pain medication to help, try and get as much rest as you can.

    You are nearly there, you go girl!!!! then stop and nurture you for a bit, I can't tell you how important that is!! 

    2015 I did Chemo well thats a whole other story hmmm??? too much we all go through, but have a look at how bloody fantastic we all are!!!

    Big Hugs

    Melinda xo
  • Renee_BCNA's avatar
    Renee_BCNA
    Member
    8 years ago
    Hi @Nads, WOW you are so close to the end! Stay strong and please update us once you finish! xo