Day #19 of Sue's Rads
I am feeling somewhat better with the new antibiotics and I am napping more and getting to bed somewhat earlier. I think all of that is helping. Rads are making me more tired, but, I was told and warned about this and that is why I am getting more rest.
We got there late today so I didn't have time to say much except "hi" on my way back for my zapping. My husband came back and watched again on the computers with the techs. He feels that it helps me to know that he is right outside that HUGE door, and, it does. He is very protective of me. OR else, he is keeping a close eye on the cute male tech. LOL I think I may talk to much about him. LOL
Got done with the zapping, got dressed and we went out for a burger and fries! YUM! My reward for the day! I love my rewards!
My skin is still warm to the touch, but no pink yet. I know it is coming. I feel lucky at how well I have done so far. Not many left now. I credit that to my rads oncologist who is there everyday and who checks my skin at least once a week, the rads nurse and the rad techs. They keep such a good eye on my skin. But, I have used the Biafine and Aquaphor faithfully, right from the start too.
Sue
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Glad that you are feeling
Glad that you are feeling better. Bronchitis is bad to have. I agree that anyone that says radiation treatments are a piece of cake should just keep quiet. Because they are NOT!
I didn't get pink until I think about week 5. I never got burnt or red. I also used my creams all of the time. My rads onocologist had me start using them even before I started the radiation itself.
Well, keep up the good work Sue! Proud of you!
HUGS!0 -
Sue,
I'm afraid that I was one of those who said rads was much easier,and now I apologize-sorry!
I am glad that you are feeling a little better!0 -
hey Sueoutdoorgirl said:Sue,
I'm afraid that I was one of those who said rads was much easier,and now I apologize-sorry!
I am glad that you are feeling a little better!
Glad your feeling better. I didn't have chemo, but for me, as tuff as Rads was....I still think it is not as tuff as going through chemo (that is just in my mind). So for me....when someone said Rads would be a piece of cake, I took it in the sense that it was the lesser of two evils, but still tuff on it's own to endure. At least that is how I understood it when someone said that. I did not think they were undermining Rads. I really admire those that made it through both...I could only imagine. Hang in there, because you had a double whammy, with bronchitis on top of things, to go through! Rest, rest, rest!! You remind me of someone tougher than me, so I know you will get through this! ♥Pammy0 -
GRRRRRRRRRRRAkiss4me said:hey Sue
Glad your feeling better. I didn't have chemo, but for me, as tuff as Rads was....I still think it is not as tuff as going through chemo (that is just in my mind). So for me....when someone said Rads would be a piece of cake, I took it in the sense that it was the lesser of two evils, but still tuff on it's own to endure. At least that is how I understood it when someone said that. I did not think they were undermining Rads. I really admire those that made it through both...I could only imagine. Hang in there, because you had a double whammy, with bronchitis on top of things, to go through! Rest, rest, rest!! You remind me of someone tougher than me, so I know you will get through this! ♥Pammy
I agree with you Sue. Any bc survivor that says rads are a piece of cake should never say it and just bite their tongue. Cause it means that rads aren't as hard as chemo. Well, who the heck is doing a comparison of bc treatments? And, who has the intelligence, data and right to? Noone in my book. I really hate when people say that! Hate it! To me, it just shows ignorance.
Glad to hear that you are feeling better. Your new meds must be working. Rads can really mess with your immune system so be careful. Get lots of rest and try to stay away from crowds of people, especially now with the flu going around. Did you get your flu shot? I am going to get the regular flu shot, but, my oncologist did not want me to get the H1N1 shot.
You will be done soon. I hope that your skin stays in good shape. Keep the creams on. I think that is a huge help.
♥ Noel0 -
Thanks survivor. I amsurvivorbc09 said:Glad that you are feeling
Glad that you are feeling better. Bronchitis is bad to have. I agree that anyone that says radiation treatments are a piece of cake should just keep quiet. Because they are NOT!
I didn't get pink until I think about week 5. I never got burnt or red. I also used my creams all of the time. My rads onocologist had me start using them even before I started the radiation itself.
Well, keep up the good work Sue! Proud of you!
HUGS!
Thanks survivor. I am somewhat better. These antibiotics seem to be doing the trick. And, I also have an inhaler that is helping to suppress my cough.
I am greasing up like a pig at night like someone on here said to do. lol Thanks for your kind words of support.
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WTG Sue! Soon you will beNoel said:GRRRRRRRRRRR
I agree with you Sue. Any bc survivor that says rads are a piece of cake should never say it and just bite their tongue. Cause it means that rads aren't as hard as chemo. Well, who the heck is doing a comparison of bc treatments? And, who has the intelligence, data and right to? Noone in my book. I really hate when people say that! Hate it! To me, it just shows ignorance.
Glad to hear that you are feeling better. Your new meds must be working. Rads can really mess with your immune system so be careful. Get lots of rest and try to stay away from crowds of people, especially now with the flu going around. Did you get your flu shot? I am going to get the regular flu shot, but, my oncologist did not want me to get the H1N1 shot.
You will be done soon. I hope that your skin stays in good shape. Keep the creams on. I think that is a huge help.
♥ Noel
WTG Sue! Soon you will be posting that you are done! Won't that be great? And, we will all celebrate with you.
I agree with the "rads being a piece of cake" being a stupid remark. That would be like telling the bc survivors that lose their hair thru chemo "chill out, it will grow back". Both are insensitive, dumb remarks.
I love reading your posts Sue even if I don't reply to them. So, keep doing them if you feel like it. I know that others are learning and enjoying them too.
Have a good weekend!
Leeza0 -
Patty, you have nothing tooutdoorgirl said:Sue,
I'm afraid that I was one of those who said rads was much easier,and now I apologize-sorry!
I am glad that you are feeling a little better!
Patty, you have nothing to apologize for. Saying rads were much easier for you is very understandable after going thru chemo. What I was talking about is when someone just writes "Rads are a piece of cake, just a breeze". Because that is so untrue and an insult to anyone who went thru and is going thru rads. All bc treatments are hard, all of them in my opinion. Enjoy your weekend Patty!
Sue 0 -
Yes, I am feeling better PamAkiss4me said:hey Sue
Glad your feeling better. I didn't have chemo, but for me, as tuff as Rads was....I still think it is not as tuff as going through chemo (that is just in my mind). So for me....when someone said Rads would be a piece of cake, I took it in the sense that it was the lesser of two evils, but still tuff on it's own to endure. At least that is how I understood it when someone said that. I did not think they were undermining Rads. I really admire those that made it through both...I could only imagine. Hang in there, because you had a double whammy, with bronchitis on top of things, to go through! Rest, rest, rest!! You remind me of someone tougher than me, so I know you will get through this! ♥Pammy
Yes, I am feeling better Pam and resting more! It does help! OOPS, I need to be in bed now. Hubby is coming to get me..lol
Sue 0 -
WOW 19Ritzy said:Yes, I am feeling better Pam
Yes, I am feeling better Pam and resting more! It does help! OOPS, I need to be in bed now. Hubby is coming to get me..lol
Sue
#19! That is a lot of rads Sue. And, it is great that your skin is doing so well. Keep getting lots of rest and using all of the creams.
And, I hope that your bronchitis clears up. Usually that takes awhile to get over. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
♠♣ Susie ♠♣0 -
Especially now that you are sick Sue. If you can, spend a lot of your weekend in bed or on the couch just relaxing and resting. I know I did when I had rad treatments. And, it was great! Take care of yourself!Ritzy said:Patty, you have nothing to
Patty, you have nothing to apologize for. Saying rads were much easier for you is very understandable after going thru chemo. What I was talking about is when someone just writes "Rads are a piece of cake, just a breeze". Because that is so untrue and an insult to anyone who went thru and is going thru rads. All bc treatments are hard, all of them in my opinion. Enjoy your weekend Patty!
Sue
Kylez ♥0 -
I am trying to sleep, but, IKylez said:And, I agree with what you
And, I agree with what you said about the "piece of cake" remarks that some write on here. Rads are not now nor will they ever be! They are a huge accomplishment which you are doing Sue!
Kylez ♥
I am trying to sleep, but, I am having trouble.
Guess I need a sleeping pill. I just hate to take them. Ok, going to see if it works now. Nite
Sue 0 -
I have heard, was told by aKylez said:And, I agree with what you
And, I agree with what you said about the "piece of cake" remarks that some write on here. Rads are not now nor will they ever be! They are a huge accomplishment which you are doing Sue!
Kylez ♥
I have heard, was told by a friend who did BOTH that RADs was a piece of cake COMPARED to what she went through with Chemo.so, I don't think either is without its own set of misery.I will have to have RADS sometime next month after I recover from my hernia surgery,then I can tell you all how mine are going. do you gals drive yourselves to RADS? I will be because it is closer to where my son lives and I get my grandson off to school in the morning and pick him up after school.So, I should have time to rest inbetween.0 -
If someone thinks RADS was alanie940 said:I have heard, was told by a
I have heard, was told by a friend who did BOTH that RADs was a piece of cake COMPARED to what she went through with Chemo.so, I don't think either is without its own set of misery.I will have to have RADS sometime next month after I recover from my hernia surgery,then I can tell you all how mine are going. do you gals drive yourselves to RADS? I will be because it is closer to where my son lives and I get my grandson off to school in the morning and pick him up after school.So, I should have time to rest inbetween.
If someone thinks RADS was a piece of cake, then I would like for them to keep that to themselves. I hate those words too! Like someone else said, who are they to judge and determine what bc treatment is harder than another and then to slight one over the other?
Sue, you are doing so well. We are all proud of you. But, please get lots of rest. Your body is worn down from rads and now that you have bronchitis, it is just that much worse. You need LOTS of sleep!
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Everyone is different
with different experiences and outcome........why the anger over what is easier for someone and harder for another......We're all in this together....I STILL believe that when people who have had chemo say "rads is easier, or a piece of cake" it is in COMPARING IT to chemo.......rads isn't easy by a long shot!...... going through it right now. NONE of this is a "piece of cake, it's a living nightmare!" IT ALL SUCKS! Some struggle with chemo, sickness and the side effects, some don't have it as bad.......some people burn, blister and peel with radiation and some don't....WE"RE ALL different and have different experiences.....That's what makes each of us unique.0 -
somewhat scared 2
I start my rads the week of Oct 5th. Chemo was bad for me(4tx's). I was not able to work whike tx's. I'm planning on going back to work next Tuesday Sept. 29th. I'm somewhat scared i will not be able to work and get rads at the same time. My job is sedentary but stressfull. Employer is very understanding of situation and if i have to be out another 2 months will be fine. I'm just trying to get back to somewhat of normal. I'm tired of been sick....I'm so glad you post your comments. I hope i don't get so tired...and sick...Thanks!!!!0 -
Hang in there Sue... your
Hang in there Sue... your just over 1/2 way through.. I'm so happy for you and Peggy... Personaly I have 21 more to go, and I've had a hellofa time...
I know that people say "piece of cake"... and I do know from watching my brother go through chemo that comparatively he had a much harder time with chemo than he did with rads.. even though by no means was rads easy for him either... I lost him a year and a half ago...to this horrid beast...
Our reactions to rads and other types of treatment are all different... some of us are able to work all the way through all treatments including chemo... some of us can't work from the point of dx on... some like you get tired and need more rest... some like Peggy do wonderful even though it's still tough... and some like me have a rough go of it... wish I were more like the two of you... maybe people who make the comment of rads being "a peice of cake" can preface it with "for me they were"... and personally if someone hasn't gone through it all they should refrain from commenting... this is a forum for all of us to share our thoughts, experiences, and feelings...
On a side note: Everyone is welcome to express their feelings here, everyone is welcome to give their opinions... we are all here to encourage and support eachother... that is what this is about...and for... Some of us get angry...and we have every right to.. some become sad and scared... with good reason... I would hope that if I display anger that it would be met with understanding and compassion, rather than a "call out"... This is a safe place for all of us... I would hate to think that we would have to stop and censor ourselves on what say, rather than being honest and open with eachother, which by the way is one of the main reasons I love this site...these boards and all of you...
♥ & hugs,
~T0 -
Well Said!taleena said:Hang in there Sue... your
Hang in there Sue... your just over 1/2 way through.. I'm so happy for you and Peggy... Personaly I have 21 more to go, and I've had a hellofa time...
I know that people say "piece of cake"... and I do know from watching my brother go through chemo that comparatively he had a much harder time with chemo than he did with rads.. even though by no means was rads easy for him either... I lost him a year and a half ago...to this horrid beast...
Our reactions to rads and other types of treatment are all different... some of us are able to work all the way through all treatments including chemo... some of us can't work from the point of dx on... some like you get tired and need more rest... some like Peggy do wonderful even though it's still tough... and some like me have a rough go of it... wish I were more like the two of you... maybe people who make the comment of rads being "a peice of cake" can preface it with "for me they were"... and personally if someone hasn't gone through it all they should refrain from commenting... this is a forum for all of us to share our thoughts, experiences, and feelings...
On a side note: Everyone is welcome to express their feelings here, everyone is welcome to give their opinions... we are all here to encourage and support eachother... that is what this is about...and for... Some of us get angry...and we have every right to.. some become sad and scared... with good reason... I would hope that if I display anger that it would be met with understanding and compassion, rather than a "call out"... This is a safe place for all of us... I would hate to think that we would have to stop and censor ourselves on what say, rather than being honest and open with eachother, which by the way is one of the main reasons I love this site...these boards and all of you...
♥ & hugs,
~T
Well said, Taleena.....0
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