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Why when I finished radiotherapy on 27 January do I take until now to feel soooooo tired? Sob... ... View more

Well girls, I'm now 19 days post rads and very nearly finished itching. So I've been to Leeds today and done some BIG retail therapy. With a bit of insurance money. It involved diamonds. It feels very very naughty and is extremely out of character. But my 'character' is different now to six months ago and I I don't care that it feels naughty. It's very nice and I feel like I have something lovely as an end to this difficult phase of my life? Hope the rest of the January Jems are recovering ok from rads too x Big hugs to you all x x x x ... View more

Excellent news!!!! X ps. I'm 14 days post rads. Definitely lots less itchy today 😊 ... View more

Me again. Hanky on boob. Frozen peas on top. Heaven ..... ... View more

ps. Wasn't aware I was stuttering ! ... View more

Nothing scientific here, but it all itches a LOT LOT less after some wine .... ... View more

Nothing scientific here, but it all itches a LOT LOT less after some wine .... ... View more

Well I've just had a catchup dinner at friends house with three of the girls. You know who your friends are when you are itching and they tell you to just get comfy. Which ended up with me naked from the waist up, with a tea towel soaked in cool water over my right boob. Heaven. Plus lots of chilli and plenty of cava .... The conversation was normal even if I wasn't dressed!! ... View more

Am nearly out of the door so can't stop. Don't lose heart. A glass of bubbles may relax you somewhat? What about relaxation techniques before any more bp taken? (What about a glass of champers before bp taken, for that matter ) I'm sure others will be more useful, but couldn't read and run .. X x x ... View more

Kipper, we need a 'like' button ? 🙂 ... View more

Who'd be a girl eh? 😍 x x ... View more

Evening everyone. I'm loving the champagne idea. Excellent way forward! I shouldn't be grumbling, I'm very nearly through this but boy am I grumpy today!! Last radiotherapy was last Monday. I escaped side effects very well, but over the last couple of days, my nipple is sooooo sore (would be at a weekend wouldn't it?). Lymph node scar has taken a bit of a beating too and skin broken down a bit. Bought some large dressings from superdrug and have just had a shower and put that on - just so nothing touches this nipple for a bit. How can you accidentally rub it/touch it so much?! Been out this evening doing some work for a bit. Therefore just undergone transformation from formal dress and coat, heels and lippy being ultra professional and morphed into a clean but tired person sat on the floor, in dressing gown, with a can of cider, cheese and crackers and ipad. Temporarily I'm feeling mighty indignant that any of us have this absolutely horrible thing to go through. GGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!! There. Bit better now ... ps why is a sore nipple winding me up? still? ... View more

I had my last one on Monday and although I'm pinker and itchier, skin is still relatively ok. Have used a one-a-day antihistamine for the last three days which I think has helped. It's mainly ok when I can let it out in the air, but not easy to do in the office 😊 I had planned a little treat for myself once it was all over. After the posts today, I'm going shopping on Saturday! I shall be in Yorks at the weekend so think I will go to Leeds. I have some time on my own so I'm going to use it. I feel something sparkly coming on ..... ... View more

As they would say in my family, Ar**holesar**holespiddlebu**erdamn. It's all one word, has to be said with some force and venom. Also has to be repeated often. I think it should be some sort of 'verbal therapy'? Big hugs ... View more

Oh Mands, you're properly going through the mill aren't you? I think you're right about 'the time of year'. Weather round here has been vile all day. Very very dark, needed lamps on and horribly wet. Certainly doesn't help when you're feeling a bit down does it? I'm sorry your skin is struggling a bit 😔 . I also think it's important to have more nice things to look forward to. I haven't planned much, just in case I felt too rubbish to do it, rather than having to cancel and explain to people? I've been watching re-runs of favourite series on DVD and I've found it helpful. I think sometimes we expect too much of ourselves and are always trying to hold it together for our family, when we should just let go and do whatever it is we need to do to get through it? I'm waffling now. Take care of yourself as best you can. x x x x xx ... View more

Fourteen done, one to go, on Monday. Rather pink and rather warm, but other than that, I've felt remarkably well. Went shopping today with 17 year old daughter and had a good time. New shoes, new shirt etc. she's at work just now. Why then, have it just gone upstairs for a wee, sat down and found myself in tears? What's all that about? Sodding stupid disease ..... ... View more

Just a quick update.  13 down, 2 to go.  Rather itchy, but on and off.  Usually itchy whilst at work when I have to be careful about having a scratch.  The girls can cope, they just sort of say 'oh, she's off again lol', but I try and keep from doing it when boys are about   Am now itching and typing.  Another multi tasking skill?     Hope the rest of you are getting through your treatments in whatever way you can.    Big hugs ... View more

Hear, hear x x ... View more

Thanks for that Fimbo.  I think it just knocked me this afternoon.  Shouldn't have let the misery knickers radiographer get to me   I've had pizza and alcohol free beer so I sort of feel better now.  I'm going to go into 'bloody minded' mode again soon.  I'll do my very best to show her.  I'd love to sail through the 'tiredness' bit and be able to stick a couple of metaphorical fingers up to her.  Yes, I know it's childish, but yes, it makes me feel better.    I'm a bit itchy this evening, but I think I'll hold off exposing the hot tit until after my dad has been for a visit?   Have a good evening girls.   x ... View more