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Cherylek
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13 years ago

Radiotherapy week four and Herceptin 7

Well this week I entered week four feeling very tired as I had worked the weekend. Big mistake! By Wednesday I was teary tired and asked the doctor for a med cert so I have had Thursday and Friday off and feel better. This week I have had my five rads and in three days saw the following: Nurse, Physio., GP, Herceptin, Dietitcian, Radiation Oncologoist. I have started to get the sunburnt look which I'm religiously moisturising and a sore inner upper arm. Physio advised me even with a sentinel node biopsy there can still be tightening in the armpit/arm occur from radiotherapy. I'm on day three of no bra and it still feels like I'm flashing the headlights (if you know what I mean!) Cheryle:) PS there's been good hair growth too!
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    NaturalBel
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    13 years ago

    I dont go back to work until October. Mentally I was bad at the end of Chemo, and physically exhausted by the end of Radiation.  I am a Pharmacy Assistant, and it is vital I can think straight, remember stuff, and have energy to do manual stuff.  I also got a warning by a doctor, at a seminar held in Launceston, The Journey Beyond, not to miss afternoon naps all the way through. The Dr said, those who push themselves during cancer treament can relaspse, energy wise, down the track.  For me, I decided that Id never had Cancer before, it seemed pretty serious, and I would take the year off to get over it.  I couldnt get my head around Cancer and "Soldiering on!"  I thought, Ive soldiered on my entire life, Im seriously sick, so Im going to treat myself with care now!   Just me and my situation though, we are all different. XX Bel