Done with rads today!

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Wolfi

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November 11, 2009 - 5:51pm

I finished rads today.

I started my Tamoxifen last night - so far, so good.

tommaseena

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November 11, 2009 - 5:59pm

Wonderful

That's wonderful news Wolfi.

Akiss4me

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November 11, 2009 - 6:01pm

Congrats!!

Yeah...you made it through! Doesn't it feel good to be able to close another chapter? After the next two weeks (rads still working on you!) you will be on the mend. Congrats!! ♥Pammy

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New Flower

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November 11, 2009 - 6:13pm

Congratulations

great accomplishment!
Now take care of yourself radiation will be working for another two weeks.

From my experience I found that I have been feeling better if I take tamoxifen in the morning, no night sweats less hot flashes, better sleep.

jnl

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November 14, 2009 - 7:10pm

That is great Wolfi!

That is great Wolfi! Congrats

Wolfi

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November 11, 2009 - 6:13pm

Longer post

I had a much longer post typed up but hit a wrong key and lost the whole thing.

I have mixed feelings about being done with rads. I'm glad it's over and I can finish healing (my skin can get back to the "new" normal), but I'll miss all the people at the center. I cried when I was leaving today and got hugs from all the technicians - they said they would miss seeing me (I'll bet they say that to all the middle age crying patients).

My husband talked to the same patients in the waiting room every day while he waited for me. We will miss seeing them every morning and at least saying hi to them.

Although I didn't enjoy all the time it took each day (one hour drive each way) I did like spending that time with my husband. We work opposite shifts so we don't usually see one another too much each day. I've spent more time with him in the past five months than I have in the past five years. I will miss that.

KathiM

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November 13, 2009 - 12:02pm

Take that lesson....

And make the time with your hubby....and for yourself!

If there is one thing cancer taught me (and the heart disease with my beau that followed it), is that life waits for no one....you MUST live it while it's there!

Hugs, Kathi

Taina

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November 13, 2009 - 6:03pm

congratulations

Wolfi, congratulations....
I have 5 more treatments to go...
Sounds like you and your husband are getting even closer
at this difficult times....
good luck....

elm3544

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November 11, 2009 - 8:13pm

CONGRATULATIONS

I am right behind you, Monday will be my last!

e_hope

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November 11, 2009 - 8:21pm

congratulations... it's a

congratulations...

it's a great feeling to be done... cheers to you... :-)

Calleen

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November 11, 2009 - 8:27pm

Congratulations!!

I'm so glad your done with rads. Sounds like you had a very caring staff!!! I hope your celebrating!!!

Tux

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November 11, 2009 - 9:10pm

Congratulations on finishing

Congratulations on finishing rads! Remember that the effects will still be working on you for a while, so take it easy & don't push yourself.

Aren't the techs great? Mine all hugged me & gave me a mug, joking that the only way to get one was to get cancer. They have an annual Christmas open house & everyone is invited.

Ritzy

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November 11, 2009 - 10:55pm

YIPPEE

Congrats Wolfi on finishing rads! Be sure and keep using your creams for a few weeks as you are still "cooking."

Sue :)

Dawne.Hope

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November 11, 2009 - 11:16pm

Congratulations!

woo hooo!!! congratulations on being done!!!! I do better taking Tamoxifen at night; I had terrible headaches when I took it in the morning. We're all different. Experiment until you find what is best for you.

get out there and celebrate! :)))

mmontero38

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November 11, 2009 - 11:17pm

Woohoo Wolfi. Way to go.

Woohoo Wolfi. Way to go. Hugs, Lili

Jeanne D

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November 11, 2009 - 11:21pm

YEA, YOU DID IT!

CONGRATULATIONS

WOLFI

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DebbyM

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November 13, 2009 - 6:48pm

That is so cool Jeanne. I

That is so cool Jeanne. I need to do that.

Debby

Kylez

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November 14, 2009 - 6:30pm

Congratulations Wolfi on

Congratulations Wolfi on being done!

KYLEZ ♥

fauxma

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November 12, 2009 - 2:31am

Wolfi, Hooray to the

Wolfi,

Hooray to the completion of rads. Just remember to continue with the lotions. Very important as you are still cooking. But so happy it is done. Good wishes that you tolerate the Tamoxifen with few or no side effects.
Stef

MyTurnNow

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November 12, 2009 - 9:45am

Congratulations, Wolfi!!!!

Congratulations, Wolfi!!!! Another milestone accomplished in your treatment plan. I'm working through rads at the moment and looking forward to the day I can also say I'm done. Take care.

DebbyM

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November 12, 2009 - 11:14am

YIPPEE!

Congratulations on finishing! That is a huge milestone to conquer!

Debby

jennytwist

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November 13, 2009 - 11:53am

Great News!

Good for you! I know when I had my last chemo I felt a little sad - kind of like I was being turned loose - being on my own. As much as I didn't like the chemo - everyone there was so comforting and I felt I was being "taken care" of while I was there. Who would have thought I'd miss my chemo treatments? Although, just like you, it was the caring, loving people we met along that journey who made the difference for us.
...take good care of yourself - I didn't have rads but from the posts here it sounds like it takes a few weeks to get back up to speed.
I've been on the tamoxifen almost 2 months now and it's going OK - mostly hot flashes.
Celebrate! You deserve it!
much love,
Jenny

KathiM

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November 13, 2009 - 12:00pm

You were on my mind this morning....

NOW I know WHY!!!

Congrats, my dear....I'm dancing for you!!!

Hugs, Kathi

susie09

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November 14, 2009 - 10:32am

Congrats! ♠♣ Susie

Congrats!

♠♣ Susie ♠♣

fauxma

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November 14, 2009 - 9:12pm

If I said it before it bears

If I said it before it bears repeating congrats on finishing rads. Be sure and continue the lotions. Hope you have no side effects or few with Tamoxifen.
Stef

Jeanne D

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November 15, 2009 - 12:45am

Yes Wolfi

Be sure and continue using your lotions or creams for a couple of weeks. Your skin is still cooking from rads.

☺I am so happy!☻
You finished rads!

This is very good news! Love, Jeanne ♥

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