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        			    November 6, 2009 - 12:36pm			  			

			
			
Well now that I am done with Chemo,I move on to radiation.I think being done with Chemo has been one of the happiest times of my life.Their really will be a end to all this one day.Wish me luck as i know you do.Love and prayers(Pat).


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November 6, 2009 - 12:40pm

			
Good luck, Pat.  I actually
			
Good luck, Pat.  I actually was supposed to start next week, too but they called me on Wednesday to come in for the simulation.  I did that at 5:00 and actually started my radiation yesterday.  I will go every morning at 10:20.  I am so excited because I will be done, without an complications, on December 23rd.  This will be the bestest Christmas present I receive......other than my ornament from my ornament buddy, of course.  We'll compare notes as we go through this.



			
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November 6, 2009 - 2:24pm

			
Radiation,
			
Hi my turnNow.Sounds great to me to share what we go through.I am so excited to get this done.What a long hard journey this has been.Like you I am hoping to be done by the end of the year.They told me they will do the cat scan to mark me and start Radiation the next day.I hope I heard her right.That seams fast,well thanks for your reply.keep in touch please and I will do the same.Love and Prayers(Pat).



			
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November 6, 2009 - 1:20pm

			
Good LUCK
			
 To you.....I am so happy you're done with chemo......to me that was the BIGGEST hurdle to overcome.  I finished rads 1 week ago today.....I have to say, it wasn't FOR ME, bad at all.....I have had no blistering or peeling.....I never even experienced any redness for about 4 weeks....which I was told was normal.  Now I have the "tan" of a lifetime.....a "tanned boob!"  What has drove me nuts is itching.....My last 7 were boosters...this is VERY red and tender but nothing I can't deal with..

I would suggest ONLY USING what your radiation oncologist tells you to use during treatment.  I had no tiredness until the 4th week, either....rads like chemo is cumulative....I had some days, towards the end where I was exhausted......but I feel really good now, although I do make sure I rest.....


You've got light at the end of the tunnel......YEAH!  Rads starts out being a drag, but at least we have a completion date.......Keep your eye on the finish line!


Best wishes 



			
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November 6, 2009 - 2:24pm

			
radiation,.
			
Finish line,sounds great to me.that brought tears to my eye,s to think I will be finished soon like you.These are happy happy tears .I am glad your done .Thank you for your reply.love and Prayers.(Pat).



			
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November 7, 2009 - 2:54pm

			
WELCOME!
			
You are so welcome!  If I can help, just let me know...


Go get 'em!

Peace be with you



			
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