A slight bump in the road
I had an appointment this morning with the radiation oncologist to discuss future treatment. I definitely need 4 weeks of radiation which will be every day (Mon- Fri). I am still waiting for an appo...
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Hi Dawn
Just read your blog and sounds a bit like me I am coming to the end of my treatments now and can definitely see a light!
It's interesting how we all have BC but when you read all the different ways we have been treated make us all individual!
I did have chemo after one of my sentinel nodes came up positive BUT I had a very large tumour so had a mastectomy and more lymph nodes removed (12) they all came back negative.
The chemo was bearable 6 cycles. Having radiation at the moment and is a walk in the park in comparison. Yes it's a pain going every day but it's quick and done. My skin has been ok this week- my last week it's a bit red but they tell me it's hardly red compared to others. I did moisturise my skin every day after my mastectomy, my physio told me it was essential, also I have made sure put the cream on after my treatment in the changing room I believe the preparation has helped my skin survive so start moisturising!! I had my surgery in July 2010 so the skin was very supple and full of moisture - I used to have really dry skin so was a real turn around for me.
I have found the journey OK saw it as something I had to do, have had great support from my husband, family and friends and feel quite motivated for the future.
Good luck we are all different so it's ok to get down but you have to get up again!
Love Sarah x