The bus leaves for Cancertown on the 28th and this time I'm not on it

For me, I didn't notice
For me, I didn't notice anything different with the boosts except for where the machine was positioned. I was a little more tired but that's because the effects of the radiation is accumulated over time. I used my lotions continually and while I did continue to burn it was at the same rate. I don't know if they use increased dosages of radiation for the boosts or if they are just in a more concentrated area. My whole breast was done in three places and the machine would deliver the rads and then move to the next spot and then the third spot. With the boosters it was just one area right on the area the tumor was. Maybe it was increased in dosage but I never asked so I don't know. I didn't have much burning, mostly tanned, but I peeled and itched alot and flaking skin in my bra. Yes, I was able to wear a bra throughout. Hope that the last of these goes well and happy the 28th will mark the end of rads.
Stef

Missed you, Surf
Just wanted to say it's nice to see you here, Surf!

Don't have any answers for you myself, as I'm right behind you -- I've had 26 rads, so will start my 5 boosters on Wednesday, and finish on December 30th. I'm also really red all over, and, in my case, just worn out, mentally and physically.

So that bus will have *2* fewer passengers on it by the end of the year!

Traci

Hello, Surf!
Sorry, can't help with your questions about boosters because I didn't get them.

Am posting because it's so great to see you here! And - I am so darned glad (and relieved for you) that you're almost done with treatment. A huge accomplishment.

We're all waiting for you, cheering loudly, at the finish line.

Kind regards,
Susan

taleena said:

Hey Surf... so glad that you
Hey Surf... so glad that you are posting again... and so glad that you are about finished with treatments.... Boosters.. for me.. I had already burned really bad by the time those started... I had seven boosters... time on the table is the same.. and this time the machine is up close and personal... directed right to where the tumor was... I took the week of boosters off work... figured I was already sore and exhausted enough... I napped quite a bit during that week... and to be honest I still get tired easily... (don't know if that is still from radiation which I finished the end of October or from my current treatment regiment)...

Please let us know how your doing... and when you reach that glorious finish line... we want to celebrate with you!

Gentle hugs,

~T

The boosters are faster.
The boosters are faster. They only shoot you once. You will burn more at that area if you are already burnt there, but, not much more. You will still be tired, that just comes with rads. So, rest, take naps, go to bed early, do w/e you can to get rested. Good luck!

KYLEZ ♥

Mama G said:

Hey surfermom
Do you surf? your family surf? We live in Sebastian, Florida and also own a home in Costa Rica, and all 4 of my kids as well as me and my husband enjoy the sport. I have to admit I've become the surf photographer, though. That way I can live it through my lens.
Let us know how it goes with the rads. I'm scheduled to begin my round in Feb.

Missed you surfermom! Glad
Missed you surfermom! Glad to see you posting. I agree with what everyone else wrote. The boosters are at the tumor site and that area got sorer and darker pink. The rest of that side started to heal during the boosters which was great. Keep the lotions on that area thick. And, continue to use them for a couple of weeks after you are done with rads.

Lex♥

Moopy23 said:

Hey, Surf! Great to hear
Hey, Surf! Great to hear from you and know that you are almost done. I too noticed no difference in the boosters. My rad onc. warned me that my skin would be at its most painful about a week after the last treatment, but it would then begin to heal quickly. Of course that is exactly what happened.

You are almost at the finish line. We will celebrate with you, so keep in touch as you can. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas.

You will soon be done and
You will soon be done and won't that be great? The booster's will affect your tumor site more, so, be sure and use your creams. And, you will still be tired. That is just radiation period! So, get rest, use your creams and be gentle with your skin. We will all party with you when you are done.

HUGS

aztec45 said:

Boosts
Gang,

I talked to the RAD tech about boosts. She explained that you don't get more radiation or a higher dose on a boost. The beam is is narrowed to the area where they removed the tumor. They also use a couple of different types of radiation but I can't remember what that is. I will ask again tomorrow. As for how it effects your skin...everyone is different so some may become more red and irritated and some may not. Hope this helps.

P

You have been given great
You have been given great advice here Surfer. The rads you get in the booster are a different type of radiation like someone said. But, you will still continue to burn in that area, if you are already burnt, but, not bad. Keep using your creams all of the time.

Good luck!

Debby