Another bad start to the year
Hi guys I was diagnosed last week with Breast Cancer after my GP did a boob check at a routine Pap Smear in Nov. She sent me for another mammogram in early Dec (altho the July 2017 one was clear ...
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OK!! First up, Happy Easter EVERYONE!! I hope you are in a good place with your treatment - and that you just have a great long weekend, no matter your religion!!
Woohoo!! I am now finished with my radiation treatment and only have the possibility of tablets to discuss with the Onc Specialist in coming weeks!! Wednesday was my last treatment - and I bounced into the clinic going 'Woohoo, Last one' ... but as soon as I lay, face down, the enormity of the day dawned on me & I became quite emotional! These people had become such an important part of my life, almost daily for a month - So there I am, unable to move with a very runny nose (NOT a good look!) until after the treatment was over ... and the nurses then gave me a tissue & then a big hug of congratulations!! I continued being teary for most of the day, but felt better in the afternoon.
My specialist is REALLY happy with the way my skin has held up during the radiation - I still have to maintain the calendula cream, aloe vera, a cream called BOZ for at least another 2-3 weeks as the radiation effects 'work thru' - and until the redness and spots go down .... I've only had the odd 'sharp, shooting pain' and the itchiness seems to have settled down .... so that is good. The 'Hippy' Pharmacist at the Hospital Pharmacy reckons straight up Olive Oil is just as good - so I will give that a go as well!! She used to make up a Cold Cream from Rose Water, Bees Wax and Olive Oil that worked really well, but had to stop making it as all the hospitals had to be able to provide the same 'stuff' and not all were compounding chemists! ...... I've found a 'recipe' for that - so may even have a go at making some!
Paula, the manager of Rotary Lodge at Port Macquarie (a REAL SWEETIE who has supported both my husband AND I thru my journey) had invited both my husband and I to dine with her and the other residents on my last night - as the local Wauchope Rotarians come in now & then & provide a lovely meal for both management & Residents (and themselves.) It was just wonderful - a lovely home cooked Corned Beef or a Salmon Quiche with lovely accompaniments of a Chinese Salad and Potato Salad, then finished off with home made berry crumble or home made Chocolate/nut Bavarian! I'd taken a bottle of bubbly & shared it with some residents & Rotarians, to celebrate the finish of my treatment.
Thurs morning, we packed up, had a long chat & hug, farewelled by Paula and the Rotary Lodge at Port Macquarie - and headed home for Easter.
My sister & her husband will arrived later on Thurs from Qld - and we are enjoying our Easter together!
To everyone who has just been diagnosed or is still going thru surgery & treatment - radiation & chemo - I wish you well. There IS an end to it - All the best - take care, even tho 'emotional', it feels really great to be over this tricky part of it. xxxx
Woohoo!! I am now finished with my radiation treatment and only have the possibility of tablets to discuss with the Onc Specialist in coming weeks!! Wednesday was my last treatment - and I bounced into the clinic going 'Woohoo, Last one' ... but as soon as I lay, face down, the enormity of the day dawned on me & I became quite emotional! These people had become such an important part of my life, almost daily for a month - So there I am, unable to move with a very runny nose (NOT a good look!) until after the treatment was over ... and the nurses then gave me a tissue & then a big hug of congratulations!! I continued being teary for most of the day, but felt better in the afternoon.
My specialist is REALLY happy with the way my skin has held up during the radiation - I still have to maintain the calendula cream, aloe vera, a cream called BOZ for at least another 2-3 weeks as the radiation effects 'work thru' - and until the redness and spots go down .... I've only had the odd 'sharp, shooting pain' and the itchiness seems to have settled down .... so that is good. The 'Hippy' Pharmacist at the Hospital Pharmacy reckons straight up Olive Oil is just as good - so I will give that a go as well!! She used to make up a Cold Cream from Rose Water, Bees Wax and Olive Oil that worked really well, but had to stop making it as all the hospitals had to be able to provide the same 'stuff' and not all were compounding chemists! ...... I've found a 'recipe' for that - so may even have a go at making some!
Paula, the manager of Rotary Lodge at Port Macquarie (a REAL SWEETIE who has supported both my husband AND I thru my journey) had invited both my husband and I to dine with her and the other residents on my last night - as the local Wauchope Rotarians come in now & then & provide a lovely meal for both management & Residents (and themselves.) It was just wonderful - a lovely home cooked Corned Beef or a Salmon Quiche with lovely accompaniments of a Chinese Salad and Potato Salad, then finished off with home made berry crumble or home made Chocolate/nut Bavarian! I'd taken a bottle of bubbly & shared it with some residents & Rotarians, to celebrate the finish of my treatment.
Thurs morning, we packed up, had a long chat & hug, farewelled by Paula and the Rotary Lodge at Port Macquarie - and headed home for Easter.
My sister & her husband will arrived later on Thurs from Qld - and we are enjoying our Easter together!
To everyone who has just been diagnosed or is still going thru surgery & treatment - radiation & chemo - I wish you well. There IS an end to it - All the best - take care, even tho 'emotional', it feels really great to be over this tricky part of it. xxxx