Preparing for radiotherapy
Hello,
I am 51 years old and not yet menopausal. I have recently had a small (5mm) grade 1 tumor removed, following by sentinel node biopsy where 1 node was taken and was clear.
Tumour was ER+,...
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Hi Esther,
Great idea to just look after yourself! The staff (radiologists, BC Nurses, oncologist) where I'm having my Rads have been brilliant. They are so nice and always have a smile. If you get similar staff I'm sure you'll realise you've been worrying about nothing.
I didn't want my story to freak you out, but I think it's good if we hear all the possiblities so it doesn't come as a shock if something isn't perfect. I've now been diagnosed with a staph infection and I'm on cream and antibiotics. It's not pleasant, but as I said in my previous rant, it's not nearly as bad as other stuff I (we) have been through.
Seriously, compared to the surgery and it's after effects, the radiation is a breeze. It's tedious because you have to do it 5 days a week for weeks! And do prepared to get tired - but it's not unbearable. I think of it as the 'beginning of the end" and can see the light at the end of the tunnel - got to be happy about that :)
Let me know how you feel after Wednesday when you have your tattoos! I'm sure you'll sail through it.
All the best to you and keep smiling.
Jo x