Udate on Doctor's Appointment.

candican
candican Member Posts: 24

I saw my Oncoloyist Tuesday and I was informed that my cancer is still local. This is very  good news for me because I was told that the chances of the cancer returning in the very same location is 1out of 9.  He also stated that I do not have to have chemo only radiation for about 6 weeks.  I am getting a second opinion about that.  I just don't want it to return a 3rd  time.  I may not be as lucky next time.

I have several questions maybe someone can answer.  I am aware that getting radiation cause you to be tired. What I would like  to  know is would I be able to drive myself back and forth to get my radiation or do I need someone else to drive me?  My physcian said that the tireness comes about the 2nd or 3rd week. I would also like to  know is would I be able to work a full time job?  I know these or some of the questions I can ask my Radiologist tomorrow but I just thought I would get your opinion since you all have already had radiation beforedy.

 My appointment with the Radiologist is tomorrow. I had a MRI yesterday. I guess  I will get the results of the test next Wednesday when I go to see my Breast Specialist.

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  • jlharris
    jlharris Member Posts: 47
    I drove myself everyday to my

    I drove myself everyday to my radiation appointments and I work a full time job and did not miss one day. I did not know how fatigued I was until my treatments were over. Remember that everyone is different.

    Good Luck to you and I hope you do well!

    Jenifer

  • Kobias
    Kobias Member Posts: 115
    Good luck with the MRI! 

    Good luck with the MRI!  Praying that you get good results! 

    Someone drove me everyday to rads, but, that's because they wanted to and I didn't mind.  Normally, it was my husband, but, I also had friends and other family that took me.  It was their way of helping, so, I let them.

    I got exhausted with rads.  Some do and some don't, but, I did.  I think it was about the 3rd week that the exhaustion started hitting me and I started getting pink and sore.  I think I had problems perhaps that others didn't.  Lucky me, huh.  lol

    Everyone is different, so, you could have totally different results than any of us.  This is just about me.

    Good luck and keep us updated.  Many of us just finished rads and will help you however we can.

    Kathy

  • coco2008
    coco2008 Member Posts: 418
    Kobias said:

    Good luck with the MRI! 

    Good luck with the MRI!  Praying that you get good results! 

    Someone drove me everyday to rads, but, that's because they wanted to and I didn't mind.  Normally, it was my husband, but, I also had friends and other family that took me.  It was their way of helping, so, I let them.

    I got exhausted with rads.  Some do and some don't, but, I did.  I think it was about the 3rd week that the exhaustion started hitting me and I started getting pink and sore.  I think I had problems perhaps that others didn't.  Lucky me, huh.  lol

    Everyone is different, so, you could have totally different results than any of us.  This is just about me.

    Good luck and keep us updated.  Many of us just finished rads and will help you however we can.

    Kathy

    So glad to hear it's still

    So glad to hear it's still localized.

    Haven't had rads, but will be praying for you. 

    Hugs,

    Sandy

  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    coco2008 said:

    So glad to hear it's still

    So glad to hear it's still localized.

    Haven't had rads, but will be praying for you. 

    Hugs,

    Sandy

    I didn't work during rads,

    I didn't work during rads, but, many here did.  You have to be sure if you do, that you get lots of rest, meaning go to bed earlier and rest as much as you can when you are home and take good care of yourself. 

    You can do it! 

    Hugs, Kylez

  • teresa41
    teresa41 Member Posts: 471
    Kylez said:

    I didn't work during rads,

    I didn't work during rads, but, many here did.  You have to be sure if you do, that you get lots of rest, meaning go to bed earlier and rest as much as you can when you are home and take good care of yourself. 

    You can do it! 

    Hugs, Kylez

    Radiation

    I had my radiation in 2009 I drove myself there and home. I did sleep a lot though so yes make sure you rest I did work during my treatment went to bed early and naps when I wasn't working.

     

    good luck

    teresa

  • grannabeth
    grannabeth Member Posts: 95
    I finished my rads 5 weeks ago

    I finished my rads 5 weeks ago and I drove myself everyday.  My appts were at 1:15 pm, so I worked until 12:30 each day, went to treatment and then went home and promptly took a nap.  I was exhausted some days more than others.  Since radiation is over, I have been surprised at how my energy level is.  Most days it is getting better each day. But when I have done more than ususal, I hit a brick wall and have to stop, I start sweating and get weak, but just rest for about 30 minutes and I am ready to go again.  As everyone here says, this is how I have and am reacting to the radiation and the fatigue.  I had some skin redness, but not like some. We are each individuals.  Praying that you will have an easy time with the rads.

  • candican
    candican Member Posts: 24

    I finished my rads 5 weeks ago

    I finished my rads 5 weeks ago and I drove myself everyday.  My appts were at 1:15 pm, so I worked until 12:30 each day, went to treatment and then went home and promptly took a nap.  I was exhausted some days more than others.  Since radiation is over, I have been surprised at how my energy level is.  Most days it is getting better each day. But when I have done more than ususal, I hit a brick wall and have to stop, I start sweating and get weak, but just rest for about 30 minutes and I am ready to go again.  As everyone here says, this is how I have and am reacting to the radiation and the fatigue.  I had some skin redness, but not like some. We are each individuals.  Praying that you will have an easy time with the rads.

    I am Thankful...

    I am very thankful to have friends like you Grannabeth and the others. Thank you all for the comments. They are very helpful.

    My first appointment is for consultation only. The next one marks the long journey.

  • Pink Rose
    Pink Rose Member Posts: 493
    candican said:

    I am Thankful...

    I am very thankful to have friends like you Grannabeth and the others. Thank you all for the comments. They are very helpful.

    My first appointment is for consultation only. The next one marks the long journey.

    My husband drove me.  He

    My husband drove me.  He didn't need to, he just wanted to.  I could have driven myself.  It just made him feel like he was helping me, which he was.

    I don't know how old you are, but, sometimes age makes a difference, I think, in how tired we get, or, if we exercised before.  I found that by walking at night with my husband, it did seem to help with my energy level.  But, I did get tired, very tired, very easily.

    Best of luck and ask anything!

     

  • Candi Cane
    Candi Cane Member Posts: 159
    candican said:

    I am Thankful...

    I am very thankful to have friends like you Grannabeth and the others. Thank you all for the comments. They are very helpful.

    My first appointment is for consultation only. The next one marks the long journey.

    Others drove me too, but, I

    Others drove me too, but, I could have.  We are all different, so, we will all react differently to any treatment, including rads.  If you can drive yourself and want to, then do it.  If you feel you can't, then please get someone to help you. 

    Good luck and I am here for you,

    Candi

  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    candican said:

    I am Thankful...

    I am very thankful to have friends like you Grannabeth and the others. Thank you all for the comments. They are very helpful.

    My first appointment is for consultation only. The next one marks the long journey.

    How did your appointment go? 

    How did your appointment go?  When are you starting rads? 

    Hugs, Megan

  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    Compared to chemo, rads was a

    Compared to chemo, rads was a piece of cake for me.  I had a mild sunburn.  Period.  I know I was lucky, but no fatigue, no problems.  Hope you are as lucky!!!  Chemo, on the otherhand, kicks my butt to the curb, but I get through it. 

     

  • June Bugs
    June Bugs Member Posts: 167

    Compared to chemo, rads was a

    Compared to chemo, rads was a piece of cake for me.  I had a mild sunburn.  Period.  I know I was lucky, but no fatigue, no problems.  Hope you are as lucky!!!  Chemo, on the otherhand, kicks my butt to the curb, but I get through it. 

     

    Rads weren't easy at all for

    Rads weren't easy at all for me.  I think they are harder than chemo.   The exhaustion alone was horrible.  I did burn, not seriously, but, I did.  My rads onco gave me creams to use and I used them all of the time.  I was gentle with my skin as I was told. 

    Your doctor will keep an eye on you and I know you will be fine.  Just get lots of rest and always use whatever he says you can use. 

    Hugs, June

     

  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    June Bugs said:

    Rads weren't easy at all for

    Rads weren't easy at all for me.  I think they are harder than chemo.   The exhaustion alone was horrible.  I did burn, not seriously, but, I did.  My rads onco gave me creams to use and I used them all of the time.  I was gentle with my skin as I was told. 

    Your doctor will keep an eye on you and I know you will be fine.  Just get lots of rest and always use whatever he says you can use. 

    Hugs, June

     

    Rads are not easy, but, you can do it

    There's several great posts here on rads that you can read.  I didn't work, so, I just concentrated on getting through rads.  I am sure you can work through them.  You just need to get plenty of rest.  They are exhausting and you might burn, so, be prepared for that.  Your rads onco will help you with creams.  Drink lots of water, don't scrub your skin, gently let the water and soap go over it. 

    Good luck!

  • Nana Sue
    Nana Sue Member Posts: 55
    Noel said:

    Rads are not easy, but, you can do it

    There's several great posts here on rads that you can read.  I didn't work, so, I just concentrated on getting through rads.  I am sure you can work through them.  You just need to get plenty of rest.  They are exhausting and you might burn, so, be prepared for that.  Your rads onco will help you with creams.  Drink lots of water, don't scrub your skin, gently let the water and soap go over it. 

    Good luck!

    Good luck with your results

    Good luck with your results on the MRI.  I think most people can continue to work and even drive themselves to their appointment.  With me, my husband and family and friends all wanted to as it made them feel better knowing they were helping me.  We'd make a day of it, lunch, shopping or just sitting in a park somewhere talking, or, just coming back home and we'd watch a movie or I'd take a nap and they would watch me sleep.  lol

    Try not to worry about it.  All of us have been there and are ready, willing and able to help you!

    Hugs, Sue

  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member

    Compared to chemo, rads was a

    Compared to chemo, rads was a piece of cake for me.  I had a mild sunburn.  Period.  I know I was lucky, but no fatigue, no problems.  Hope you are as lucky!!!  Chemo, on the otherhand, kicks my butt to the curb, but I get through it. 

     

    Wanting to wish you good luck

    Wanting to wish you good luck with rads!  Keep letting us know how you are doing.

    Hugs, Leeza

  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    jnl said:

    Wanting to wish you good luck

    Wanting to wish you good luck with rads!  Keep letting us know how you are doing.

    Hugs, Leeza

    Did you get your results

    Did you get your results yet?  Praying for good news for you! 

     

  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    Angie2U said:

    Did you get your results

    Did you get your results yet?  Praying for good news for you! 

     

    Update?

    Update?

  • taylor manny
    taylor manny Member Posts: 113

    Update?

    Update?

    How are you?  Did you start

    How are you?  Did you start rads yet? 

  • Candi Cane
    Candi Cane Member Posts: 159
    June Bugs said:

    Rads weren't easy at all for

    Rads weren't easy at all for me.  I think they are harder than chemo.   The exhaustion alone was horrible.  I did burn, not seriously, but, I did.  My rads onco gave me creams to use and I used them all of the time.  I was gentle with my skin as I was told. 

    Your doctor will keep an eye on you and I know you will be fine.  Just get lots of rest and always use whatever he says you can use. 

    Hugs, June

     

    When I come to the site, I am

    When I come to the site, I am checking to see if you've posted an update.  I hope you do soon.

    Thinking of you,

    Candi

  • Lynne P
    Lynne P Member Posts: 165
    Noel said:

    Rads are not easy, but, you can do it

    There's several great posts here on rads that you can read.  I didn't work, so, I just concentrated on getting through rads.  I am sure you can work through them.  You just need to get plenty of rest.  They are exhausting and you might burn, so, be prepared for that.  Your rads onco will help you with creams.  Drink lots of water, don't scrub your skin, gently let the water and soap go over it. 

    Good luck!

    Good luck with the MRI!  I

    Good luck with the MRI!  I hope you get good results!