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11 years ago

Radiotherapy starts

Hi Everyone, hope that you're all doing well. Travelled from my home in Orbost 5 hours to Melbourne for my first radiotherapy today. As it is a long trip, my hubby and I will be staying with family and friends, so we are fortunate to have that support around us. All the staff at the radio oncology unit were so lovely, and explained proceedings so well. Having already been mapped last week, it took the staff about 10 minutes to set up, then about 5 minutes of treatment time. I would describe the experience as similar to a cat scan, the equipment does not come really close to you, just reminding myself not to move was the greatest challenge, as I have the tail end of a cold and didn't want to sneeze or cough in the middle of it all. Am plastering on the moo goo and hoping for the best, 22 more treatments to go. Rock on September, Trace ??????

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    11 years ago

    Thanks for your support Rowdy, that's awesome, Trace ??????

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    11 years ago

    Hi Luna, only 1 step at a time. Keep in touch with this network to get the support you need along the way. Thanks for your good wishes, Trace ??

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    11 years ago

    Hi Karen, sounds like we're having the same or similar treatment. Best of luck for your treatment also. Please keep in touch, as we can give each other support along the way. Take care, Trace ????

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    11 years ago

    Best of luck Rosemary for the 2nd Septeber. My first appointment took about 15 mins, but today's only took 5 mins. So it doesn't take long. Take care, Trace ??

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    11 years ago

    Hi Lyn, my oncologist said that it depends on how many lymph nodes are involved. I had 5 nodes, so he decided that I needed 23 treatments. He said anything over 4 nodes gets more treatment. Thanks for your good wishes, Trace ??

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    rowdy
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    11 years ago

    Hi Trace fantastic to be on the countdown rock on hope all goes well, Keep the moo goo going it is supposed to be good Take carexx

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    Lunanoire
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    11 years ago

    All the best Trace.  I've yet to find out when my radiotherapy starts or how long I have to go through it

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    Jane221
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    11 years ago

    Hi Tracey, all the very best for your rads treatment. Keep slathering on that Moo Goo - it's great stuff! Jane xx

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    Kazzi
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    11 years ago

    Hi Tracey,

    All the best for the rads! I met my radiation oncologist again yesterday to plan the plan! I still have last chemo next week, so my planning Ct scan won't be til 3 weeks after that, to start treatment the following week. So things going well , I start late September. They're going to treat my chest wall post mastectomy and the region near my clavicle. I'd be interested to know how you get on.  Glad to hear you have the family support in relocating for the treatment.  I'm a city girl, Sydney, and despite the lack of open space like your beautiful region of Victoria, I am spoilt with medical facilities literally a stone's throw from my house. I hope the treatment goes well, smoothly. 

    All the best,

    Karen xx

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    Rosemaryc
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    11 years ago

    Hi Tracey,

     yeah! Rock on sept. Mine starts on 2 Sept. I had my mapping done yesterday. All the best.