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tigerbeth
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7 years ago

Radiation - Over & out !!

After what seemed an endless 4 weeks my radiation treatment has finished ! 
Yay ! 
As of yet the side effects have been minimal but I guess the worst is yet to come if I go by others previous experiences .
Mid pink boob area slightly increasing in colour, tiny red dots (foliculitis) & random sharp pains are the only things I'm dealing with at the moment .
During my treatment I used ,sorbalene ( given to me by the nurse) ,moo goo,
& now Dermaid for the itchy foliculitis .

For the ladies who may be dreading this phase of treatment I can honestly say although confronting & strange it is very easy & quick .
The challenge for me was lying still for the few minutes without getting cramp in my back , somehow on my mapping day my body lay crooked a pose I had to recreate each time ! 
It was a tedious process getting there & back in traffic each day for a 1 minute treatment !  Luckily for me my hubby was able to be my personal Uber driver for which I'm very grateful ! 
All staff I dealt with were super , lovely ,calm & reassuring , however I did tell them I never I never wanted to see them again - in the nicest possible way
  • @kezmusc I think I’m just so apprehensive starting it cause for the first time in 7 months I feel like me again and I like it.
  • That's awesome @tigerbeth.  Such a relief.  Like you, I really had no problems and the after effects only took about a week to heal up.  You'll be fine @"Kiwi Angel".  Easy peasy compared to chemo.  The best part is the rope on the wall to get up!  Clever idea whoever thought of that.  xoxoxoxo
  • @tigerbeth I’m starting mine on Monday so that’s the next chapter!
  • Yay so glad you've finished!!!! 
    Haha yes however you lay on planning day we have to recreate, my hips always have to go to the right, we put it down to being anxious during planning and then relaxing on treatment.
    Hopefully your skin doesn't get too much worse but keep slathering on that cream.
    Best wishes, I have 10 to go!
  • So good to be over @tigerbeth.  I've got mine to look forward to in a few weeks!
  • Well done!  @tigerbeth.  We started this journey almost together, I was going to have radiation a week or so after you.  But here I am waiting for a mastectomy, reconstruction and breast reduction.  How different our paths have been.  Good luck with the drugs.  xx
  • Congrats @tigerbeth, it's a great feeling to be done with active treatment. Wishing you all the best.
  • Thanks @"Kiwi Angel"yes I'm definitely relieved it's over !
    Drugs to start in 2 weeks maybe so on it goes ......
    big hugs back to you too 
    xxx

  • @tigerbeth congratulations on it being over - u must be so relieved!!  Huge congratulatory hugs xoxox