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One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:51 pm
by Chancellor
I have one more radiation treatment and then the hard part of breast cancer treatment is over. I will still have to have a herceptin infusion every three weeks. But I have no side effects from that.
Let me tell you that your worst sunburn where your skin is bright red? There is a color that comes after red. It is purple. And my skin is that color. It hurts more than the mastectomy did!
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:57 pm
by Srhorselady
You are almost there! WOO HOO!
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:39 pm
by redsoxluvr
hang in there!!!
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 7:44 pm
by Moutaineer
Ouch, but yes, almost there. What a haul it has been for you. We should have an on-line party when you are done!
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 8:57 pm
by PaulaO
Congratulations!
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:03 pm
by piedmontfields
Thanks for the update. Sorry for ouchy radiation skin---it is seriously intense, I've heard. Yes, we should party when you are done with that part!
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:00 am
by Kyra's Mom
Have you tried Aquaphor on the rad burn? My sister finished radiation in March and had the same problem. They told her to use that and she swears that stuff is a miracle.
So glad you are on the upside.
Yes...party!
Susan
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:33 am
by Flight
Glad you are getting through it. It sounds so shit.
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:04 am
by demi
So glad you're almost through the radiation!
You've given a lot of dressage enthusiasts a nice place to visit, to learn, and to enjoy our horses. I can't thank you enough.
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:29 pm
by WheresMyWhite
Chancellor, so happy to hear the good news! A few more deep breaths and you'll be done
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:01 pm
by Canyon
Yay - I'm so glad that the end is in sight for you! Let us know when to party on!
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:21 pm
by Sunshine2Me
A light (and a rainbow!) at the end of the tunnel. You are one strong woman!
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:54 pm
by Mirabella
I would ask about a topical anesthetic gel or cream to numb the pain.
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:00 pm
by Chancellor
Mirabella wrote:I would ask about a topical anesthetic gel or cream to numb the pain.
Yeah, I tried using a benzocaine spray last night. That hurt WAY worse than the raw skin pain itself. The skin is granulating and should be starting to dull the pain in a couple days.
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:43 pm
by scruffy the cat
Hope the pain goes away soon so you can start feeling like yourself again. DDBB get-together at my new house when you feel up to it?
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:08 pm
by Rockabilly
You are so brave and I admire you for that.
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:48 am
by TeresaA
You can do it!
Re: One more radiation treatment and then the hard part is over
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:40 am
by Shirrine
I feel for you, I was lucky and missed that step. Hopefully you make a full recovery with no side steps from the cure.
Shirrine.