Radiotherapy (5 weeks)
If you haven't been through it yet and are worried, please don't. It sounds much worse than it is. The receptionists, nurses and radiographers are really lovely. It doesn't hurt. It doesn't...
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Dear @LouiseR,
Phew! That all sounds very, very positive. As @arpie mentioned, the scar really doesn't show at all in time. I have a line under my arm where they took out the lymph nodes. You can just see a pink line that looks a bit like a crease. I still feel stiff underarm and it's a bit of a weird sensation when touched but as long as I don't wear anything that rubs, it's fine.
I also threw all my wired bras away
:-(
You can now buy moulded cup bras that are wireless. I have one from Cotton On and it's very pretty with just as much support as a wired one.
Keep up the exercises. They really help.
Good luck with the radio therapy. If you are at the Royal Adelaide, I painted the pictures that are above the sink in reception. (If they are still there). I was inspired by the ceiling in suite 3. I hope they brighten your day. Also don't forget you get free parking. The lovely receptionists will put your car park ticket through the machine on the desk. They'll probably ask you.
All the best, lots and hugs,
Becky
Xx
Phew! That all sounds very, very positive. As @arpie mentioned, the scar really doesn't show at all in time. I have a line under my arm where they took out the lymph nodes. You can just see a pink line that looks a bit like a crease. I still feel stiff underarm and it's a bit of a weird sensation when touched but as long as I don't wear anything that rubs, it's fine.
I also threw all my wired bras away
:-(
You can now buy moulded cup bras that are wireless. I have one from Cotton On and it's very pretty with just as much support as a wired one.
Keep up the exercises. They really help.
Good luck with the radio therapy. If you are at the Royal Adelaide, I painted the pictures that are above the sink in reception. (If they are still there). I was inspired by the ceiling in suite 3. I hope they brighten your day. Also don't forget you get free parking. The lovely receptionists will put your car park ticket through the machine on the desk. They'll probably ask you.
All the best, lots and hugs,
Becky
Xx