Well done Judith, I finished a day before you, hopefully we will reach the post 10 day mark without any problems. I take my hat off to you for doing a 15 mile run, I would have trouble running to the end of the road at the moment! Haha.
Blossom glad you’re finding it ok, keep going not long now xx
Hello darling rads of May,
As a darling rad of June looking for advice? Is it true that ladies with larger boobs tend to get more sore and red? Any tips gladly appreciated. Has anyone else had post 10 day side effects?
Thanks
I was told a fuller breast may suffer more, I’m not very buxom and have had 4 so far and only just feeling a bit of tenderness around the scar on top of my nipple but nothing enough to really notice, day 10 is when I’m told the effects may kick in, I’m having 15 so hoping not to be too badly affected as off on holiday the beginning of July for a much needed week in the sun! Xx Jo
Just checking in with an update as I’ve found hearing how others were getting in very useful.
I’m now 7 days after my last of 15 sessions.
I’ve decided I was only tired as I sit at a PC screen for work and too long in front of one of those can send you to sleep even in the best of health! 3 day weekend I was out and about and had no tiredness (other than doing the 15 mile trail run!!)
Boob is a little achy. I don’t like to put pressure on it when sleeping. All this bashing it about with surgery and radio… I’ll be glad when I can sleep without having to make allowances for it.
Scar tissue smarts a bit if I’ve been too energetic!
Nipple is quite tender.
Skin is holding up fine. No dryness or itching. Fingers crossed long may it continue.
Best wishes to everyone.
Hello all. Today was another momentous day. Had my last radiotherapy session and received the probate grant for Mum’s estate. This brought it home to me that she has really gone, and I got a little teary. But the lovely young ladies at radiotherapy brought a smile to my face again. I have very red skin and a rash which they tell me may get bigger and then blister. We will have to see. All in all I count myself as being one of the lucky ones and intend to keep looking forward.
Fingers crossed things don’t get too much worse and virtual hugs to all.
Breathing…
I’ve thought I am a little wheezy, tight chested but when I mentioned it during treatment I was told it was nothing to do with rads.
I’ve just got copies of my Drs notes from radio, chemo back in 1993 and I see that on finishing radio (20 doses with 5 boosters) my Dr was told all went well though I developed a chest infection requiring antibiotics.
Interesting.
Dear Darling Rads of May, especially Pamela, Eileen and Judith and thank you for your lovely words and virtual hugs. Betty ( Boob ) is turning slowly darker by the day. The spots are standing out more, but not showing signs of erupting at the moment. Am feeling tired but that is mainly to do with driving 70 miles to Mum’s house and spending all day running around sorting things out to get it on the market. Just wanted to share something with you. The other day I had my first ever Reiki session with a lovely lady called Annie. Didn’t know what to expect but thought it couldn’t hurt. Anyway, I was amazed at the amount of hear coming through her hands. I found it incredibly relaxing, and sometime into the session, I started to see tendrils of gold lights dancing around my eyelids. They became brighter and more intricate, and as Annie moved around me I as able to see her outline through my closed eyelids as the gold lights were so bright. When the session finished after an hour, she brought me a drink of fresh lemonade. As I drank she asked me if I had seen any colour, and when I told her they were gold, she was amazed. Apparently these are very powerful and not seen by many. As a Reiki master of many years, she has seen various colours when having a treatment herself, but never been lucky enough to see gold (her words). As well as feeling relaxed when I left after the Reiki, I also felt at peace as well as invigorated. Family and friends in the ensuing days have commented on how well I look, and my husband tells me I seem calm and contented. I am going to see Annie again this week. Virtual hugs to everyone. I hope you are all keeping well. Petra xx
Hi ladies just thought I would give you an update. Am now nearly 3 weeks post rads and haven’t had any burns or blisters. Skin isn’t pink anymore either. Had telephone check up last week and was told only have to apply cream until Tuesday. Hope everyone else is doing ok. Xxx
Hi all,
I’m glad to hear people are doing well post treatment or coming near to the end.
I think I’m at the ‘diagnosed it, treated it, get on with life’ stage now though having been in the situation years ago I am maybe better prepared for the ‘getting back on with life’ bit.
Hope things go smoothly for those still having treatment.
J
Im all done now,last one yesterday ?back out in the world of normality now! Going to be so odd not having to rush off after work today,i will have to come home and clean the house instead now i suppose ? best of luck to you all just starting or going through treatment Xxx jo
Great to hear you’ve finished Kim. Well done! ?xx