Nearly finished radiation!
Hi all, I’ve done 18/20 radiation sessions and am pleased to report the side effects have been minimal so far. I have had a few waves of tiredness and slow brain recently but pretty minor. Ski...
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As the girls say, @cathmor ... make haste slowly - the fatigue can be a culmination of the whole shebang, from discovery, diagnosis, surgery & rads ..... almost like 'dropping the bundle' but in a good way! It is virtually the end of your 'active treatment' .... but you are doing SO WELL ... just be kind to yourself & if you have others around you, accept all help offers that come your way - whether it is cooking, cleaning, driving you around .....
As you are 'able to' - try & get back to doing those things that you normally love doing .... that will add some normalcy back to your routine ..... mine was fishing & playing ukulele!! ;) It just takes your mind right off 'the current situation' ..... and gives full concentration to your hobbies .... blocking out all the other stuff that is going on.
Where abouts are you? You can add your town/city to your Profile - and other members may be able to advise you on services that are available in your area! And maybe catch up for a coffee & a chat, covid willing! xx
Check out this thread that includes lots of stuff on the Forum that you may like to check out .... from art & craft to funny stuff (to give you a laugh) to questions to put to your Team on your next appointment .....
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Maybe if @Mez_BCNA could move your post to it's own spot in 'Now what, the Highs & lows of Survivorship" , so it doesn't get lost in this one - and then feel free to tell us a bit more of your story. xx
take care xx
As you are 'able to' - try & get back to doing those things that you normally love doing .... that will add some normalcy back to your routine ..... mine was fishing & playing ukulele!! ;) It just takes your mind right off 'the current situation' ..... and gives full concentration to your hobbies .... blocking out all the other stuff that is going on.
Where abouts are you? You can add your town/city to your Profile - and other members may be able to advise you on services that are available in your area! And maybe catch up for a coffee & a chat, covid willing! xx
Check out this thread that includes lots of stuff on the Forum that you may like to check out .... from art & craft to funny stuff (to give you a laugh) to questions to put to your Team on your next appointment .....
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Maybe if @Mez_BCNA could move your post to it's own spot in 'Now what, the Highs & lows of Survivorship" , so it doesn't get lost in this one - and then feel free to tell us a bit more of your story. xx
take care xx