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        			    November 11, 2009 - 12:30pm			  			

			
			
I know Traci started a discussion regarding those of us new to rads but I'm wondering how many of you are out there?  As I recall, Traci was supposed to start this week and Pat is starting today.  I have had 5 treatments so far.  Let's all keep tabs on each other and share our experience.  Thanks.


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November 11, 2009 - 4:11pm

			
I had my 13th today, 2 more
			
I had my 13th today, 2 more and I'm half way through! so far no burning.



			
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November 11, 2009 - 4:31pm

			
That's great news on the "no
			
That's great news on the "no burning".  I hope my experience is the same.  Good luck on "no burning" through the rest of the treatments!!  What type of lotion are you using?  My doc said just aloe lotion.



			
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November 11, 2009 - 7:59pm

			
How did you get ahead of me?!?
			
Girl, who did you have to flirt with to get in so fast? :-)  


I had my simulation last week, and start tomorrow.


Traci



			
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November 12, 2009 - 9:23am

			
You know what they say, the
			
You know what they say, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.......I squeaked!!  No, really, I'm not sure.  I did tell the radiation oncologist that I wanted to be done by the end of the year.  This is mainly for insurance purposes.  I have met my out-of-pocket deductible (imagine that) and didn't want to have to start over with just a couple of treatments left.  Anyway, so far, so good!!  Let's keep in touch on our progress.  Good luck!



			
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November 12, 2009 - 5:07pm

			
hello,MyTurnNow,Traci
			
Hi,I had my second one today.I hope none of us have any set backs.The Dr. told me sometimes thet give you a rest period in between.I hope we all sail through it with no set backs.I am going do do what the dr. said so hopefully I will be done by the end of the year.And yes lets all keep in touch.Love and Prayers.(Pat).



			
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November 12, 2009 - 5:17pm

			
there's not always a set back
			
It does happen to some, but many people go through their whole treatment just fine. I had very little skin irritation and no fatigue. I wish the same for all of you. 


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November 13, 2009 - 9:02am

			
I don't know about your
			
I don't know about your schedule, but my treatment center is closed obviously for Thanksgiving but also the day after.  This will be a good 4-day break in my opinion.  I hope we all complete this by the end of the year.  Then, let's have the biggest cyber party ever!!



			
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