Well hello Cornish maid, Devon maid here - we can always discuss cream teas and the “right way” to do cream and jam if we get bored of rads 
I bought some aluminium free deodorant but was told at planning I could use any roll on. All very confusing, but I’d forgotten advice for cotton tops but not sure my Doreens will manage the freedom! I was told by the oncologist I’d be given cream but by the radiographer they won’t! I’ve ordered some udder milk (I don’t think that’s the right name ish!) on advice of Rubycat and others. Hopefully it will be here for a Monday. Sue that sounds like a step forward at last.
Kary someone on another thread has mentioned feeling something during treatment. Feeling lots better tonight - nausea finally seems to be fading thankfully. Hugs to all xx
Hi. I’ve just tried my newly delivered udder milk! As I’ve said elsewhere I don’t mind if it doesn’t work, it smells delicious just like play doh - although I’m now thinking that makes me sound a little strange! A lovely break from the BC treadmill for me yesterday with special family celebrations but now trying not to think about rads starting on Monday. I’m off to Cornwall for lunch with an old friend today Bella! How is it Kary? Xx
Hi, I have been and out of threads over the past few months, now planned radiotherapy to start on Wednesday, I am ready I have all the creams and soft bras after my lumpectormy in June, (then a dose of chemo) I am quite aprehensive, but it is really the unknown, how are you expected to feel, I have in my head to go to work after being zapped, as my radiotherapy appointments are 8/8.15am for 4 weeks. I hope I can check in here now for some chats. Deb
Hi, I have my planning meeting on Tuesday and hoping for a start date soon after. I was thinking of trying to go back to work whilst having the treatment but having read some of the replies on here might wait now till its all over. Its been a bumpy road but all things considered quite a short journey - i was diagnosed early june and fingers crossed it could all be over by end of October / mid november.
Sue I hope your postie isn’t feeling as stalked as mine was and that this week you get your dates. I’m as ready as I’m going to be for tomorrow. I’m planning on driving myself in and out, but thinking I may need to get some support after the first couple of weeks. Ali and Sue I have been off work since a week or so after diagnosis and beat myself up a bit for not being there but know I couldn’t manage my role safely at the moment. Sadly my times are all over the place, so difficult to plan a routine. They must be under huge pressure to fit us all in, as I have mornings, afternoons and evenings! Does anyone know why boosters are given, why not say 20 sessions rather than 15 and a week of boosters?. A question I stupidly forgot to ask! Hugs to all Xx
Thanks Sue and do take the time you need. I’ve found all the waiting mentally debilitating and have been very anxious (until I finally had a plan). I need to manage others anxieties and wellbeing in my job, so knew I couldn’t work and have been lucky to be supported by colleagues.
Mary thanks for reassurance about driving, that was really helpful. Glad to meet another Doreen Jane or Jane Doreen!! Happy Monday to you all xx
One down 19 to go. Brilliant treatment by team and only slight discomfort was keeping my arms up! Off to drink water and put on udder cream! Xx
Hi everyone, I’ve got my rads planning meeting on Wednesday and should start my sessions soon after so I like to join the October gang lv Clair x
Hi everyone, had my 5th session today, and saw another two different people - that’s 10 different radiographers so far. I wish it were the same people. They are mostly all very nice and businesslike although today one of them was a young man who hardly said anything, just stood around staring at my chest, making me feel very uncomfortable.
Does anyone else just hate lying there arms akimbo while they move you around? I try to zone out, or try to imagine I’m in a porno movie and it’s just my job - you’d think that thought would make it worse but somehow it helps! :womansurprised:
Robin I now have something to keep me smiling in tomorrow’s session!! I didn’t like holding arms up at all. I’m a bit achy tonight and tired. One of the radiographers was keen on udder cream, so will carry on for now. Cla good to know you’re nearly ready. Sue any news? Xx
It’s really nice to read about everyone’s experience it helps so much, I’ve been on tamoxifen for 2 weeks and seem to.be doing ok so far. My rads planning appointment has been moved to Thursday as the CT scanner is having a tune up tomorrow 
which is quite lucky really as I have an infection inside and out! I’m on antibiotics and now cream hopefully it’ll all be sorted before rads start I don’t want it delayed. I’m definitely taking time of work for rads as I’m struggling already and I’m only on part time hours at the moment. I’m loving the cream tea theme and I have jam on the bottom and cream on top mmmm yummy xxx lv Clair
Sorry kary to hear you’re experiencing a few probs with swelling and soreness. Can’t be easy for you but hang in there girl!
The cartoon was from the best card I’ve been sent since diagnosis. Actually there was one more, so I will post that if I can cope with the technology again! Hope you’re on the mend Clair. Xx
Hi girls, I’m feeling a lot better today I had another check up and a scan with a bit more fluid drainage I’m feeling a bit like a pin cushion :-D. I had a chat with the nurse and she advised me to get signed off work until all the treatment is finished I’m lucky that my boss agrees to. I’ve finally realised it’s time to look after myself. Hope everyone has had a good day and Janey I love the picture xxx
Clair, good idea. We think we can cope but in reality we need to let our bodies rest too. You take care.
Kary, you’re so right. Think it’s ‘me time’ time!!
Take care girlies x
Ohhhhhhh I forgot to put on my news… Letter came today. Start rads 19th of this month!!! The appt times are all over the place but hey ho!!
Oh Sue woohoo!!! The best news of today and you must be feeling so relieved - but in a strange way if that makes sense. So glad we are the same month. My times are all over the place too. You next Clair. Very glad you’re on the mend. What a long time Kary- it is very definitely time to take time for healing. My BC nurse said right at the start this is the time heads and hearts catch up with what’s gone on, so big hugs for tomorrow’s blasting! Xx
I was diagnosed with dcis in July. Had WLE on Aug but pathology result showed more than first thought and 2 areas close together. Had MRI to check for more but this came back clear. Now meeting oncologist Friday to possibly start rads next week?’ Gulp
Hi
I’m starting rads 24 October, straight after our daughter’s wedding on 22 October.
my planning appt is 13th.
Best wishes to you all
Barbara x
Evening girls, after an examination by the CT lady she decided that my boob infection needs to recover more before she can measure me up 
I did half expect it and hopefully it won’t affect my start date of Oct 26 :-D. Better to be safe than sorry. I hope that everyone is getting on ok lv Clair xxx