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Anne_W
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14 years ago

Radiatio Planning Day over

So pleased the planning day has been and gone. It wasn't quite as eventful as I had worked up in my mind. Although I felt self-conscious as I lay there half naked while a male radiologist explained what was going to happen. I understand many of the radiologists are male, but it would have been better if he had introduced himself to me. Funny how I was given a towel to cover both breasts initially and then asked to expose the one that needed radiology. I suppose it's a modesty thing, but i felt a little silly. Then the radiation oncologist makes you feel a like a cut of meat in the butcher's shop as he draws all over you with a felt pen. But all in all it was painless and if that was the worst of it i should be grateful. I felt a little sorry for my husband who had come to support me, but who wasn't invited into the CT room to hear what was happening. Now I am waiting for my first treatment which begins next Tuesday. I just wish I could have started earlier. So thankful that my DCIS was contained in the duct after reading what many women are going through here. Anne

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  • Anne_W's avatar
    Anne_W
    Member
    14 years ago
    Hi Alison This probably is a bit late - but it only took about 20 mins maximum. Although the appointment people weren't there so I had to ring up later to get my first appointment. Yes, I have five weeks of treatment - so I should finish up around 13th February. I know what you mean about just wanting it over - I feel the same and I didn't have to go through chemo. All the best and thanks for your well wishes too Anne
  • moira1's avatar
    moira1
    Member
    14 years ago

    another step on the journey girls, i had my radio in Royal Adelaide, and i couldnt fault anyone there, but even though you feel a bit put out just now, by the time you are finished your treatment, you will probably be on first terms with the radiologists, my family were visiting me from Scotland and  they were even invited in to see what happens when i was having my radiotherapy, and it certainly put their minds as ease, so see it A. didn't take long and B didnt hurt. so ask if your partners can come with you when you start treatment. the longest part for me, was undressing and dressing, although it does eventually make you a bit tired, but as the saying goes, Make sure you take all the help offered, and make time for yourself. Good luck....

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    moira1
    Member
    14 years ago

    another step on the journey girls, i had my radio in Royal Adelaide, and i couldnt fault anyone there, but even though you feel a bit put out just now, by the time you are finished your treatment, you will probably be on first terms with the radiologists, my family were visiting me from Scotland and  they were even invited in to see what happens when i was having my radiotherapy, and it certainly put their minds as ease, so see it A. didn't take long and B didnt hurt. so ask if your partners can come with you when you start treatment. the longest part for me, was undressing and dressing, although it does eventually make you a bit tired, but as the saying goes, Make sure you take all the help offered, and make time for yourself. Good luck....

  • moira1's avatar
    moira1
    Member
    14 years ago

    another step on the journey girls, i had my radio in Royal Adelaide, and i couldnt fault anyone there, but even though you feel a bit put out just now, by the time you are finished your treatment, you will probably be on first terms with the radiologists, my family were visiting me from Scotland and  they were even invited in to see what happens when i was having my radiotherapy, and it certainly put their minds as ease, so see it A. didn't take long and B didnt hurt. so ask if your partners can come with you when you start treatment. the longest part for me, was undressing and dressing, although it does eventually make you a bit tired, but as the saying goes, Make sure you take all the help offered, and make time for yourself. Good luck....

  • Al's avatar
    Al
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi Anne,

    I have my planning day today. How long were you there? My appointment is at 11am. Do I allow 1.5 hours? I finish chemo tomorrow so hopefully I'll start radio in less than 2 weeks. Are you have 5 weeks worth or more? I'm hoping for 5 weeks. After 6 months of chemo this will be good. Just want it all over.

    Good luck on Tues - I'll be thinking of you.

    Take care,

    Alison xx