Calling all Back to Front girls
Is there anyone out there who, like me, is having their treatment in an opposite direction other than the normal. I am presently having radiation and should commence chemo about a month after I fini...
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Hi Shirl
I'm in Brisbane doing the radiation thing. I have just finished week 1 with only 20 treatments to go. They are "cooking" me on the neck, upper chest, under armpit, over the shoulder and around the back of the shoulder. The "hottest" bit is the neck area. To ease it I have to hold my head up and the underarm stuff needs me to put my arm on hip - I feel like a strutting chook!!!! I am pleased to be having the weekend off. I am staying with my sister and her husband but will go to my daughters and children next week for a couple of days whilst her husband is away for work. I forgot how much time needs to be spent "tending to myself" ie moisturising and cooling the radiated area. I haven't been having a daytime rest and have been reading until late so I better start "chilling out" otherwise I might fall in a heap. The treatment does make you very tired especially towards the end. We are celebrating my little granddaughter's 3rd birthday next Sunday. She is such a little sweetie and loves me to bits. A very good distraction. I was her "show and tell" at childcare yesterday. Anyway will keep in touch. Love to hear your stories. XLeonie