Here we (I) go
Diagnosed ductal last week - lumpectomy tomorrow. feeling sad but relieved & nervous & a bit scared. Likely radio or hormone therapy after - we’ll see. reading these threads I know I’m not alone, ev...
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Dear cactusk,
You've had great news, not needing Chemo.
That should be a great relief. Although there is still a great rollercoaster of emotions.
Radiotherapy was the easiest of my therapies, but everyone is different.
I was lucky to not be fatigued and I did not burn.
Ask where you are going for R/T if they use Mepitel to cover the R/T site.
My hospital provided it. It saved trying to find a miracle cream to apply.
When Mepitel is applied, it is on 24/7 and until it falls off 1-2 weeks after R/T
Also make sure you find out what cost is involved in your R/T
It is generally not covered by Private Health insurance.
I was told I could be out of pocket after Medicare, $2,000-$3,000 if done privately.
My Private Onc referred me to the Public system and it cost nothing. Treatment was very good.
Sometimes I have heard that the Private R/T, can sometimes be negotiated to a lesser fee.
Wishing you all the best with your R/T experience.
You've had great news, not needing Chemo.
That should be a great relief. Although there is still a great rollercoaster of emotions.
Radiotherapy was the easiest of my therapies, but everyone is different.
I was lucky to not be fatigued and I did not burn.
Ask where you are going for R/T if they use Mepitel to cover the R/T site.
My hospital provided it. It saved trying to find a miracle cream to apply.
When Mepitel is applied, it is on 24/7 and until it falls off 1-2 weeks after R/T
Also make sure you find out what cost is involved in your R/T
It is generally not covered by Private Health insurance.
I was told I could be out of pocket after Medicare, $2,000-$3,000 if done privately.
My Private Onc referred me to the Public system and it cost nothing. Treatment was very good.
Sometimes I have heard that the Private R/T, can sometimes be negotiated to a lesser fee.
Wishing you all the best with your R/T experience.