2 weeks of Rads finished--4 more weeks to go

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natly15
natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I havent been posting much lately because daily radiation is taking my time. This BC has dominated my life for the past year. I so look forward to completion of treatment. My energy is slowly starting to come back. Praise the Lord! I mopped floors today and did many things in the house I havent done in over a year. It's a great feeling to know my life is starting to return to some normalcy. I can only hope that this continues. It's been a long road, but I feel so fortunate that even tho a cure has not yet been found, the treatment however grueling is nothing compared to what it was even 6 years ago. Medications have come a long way in the treatment of this beast.

I'm so grateful for this network of support and all the wonderful gals I've met battling this disease. We are all brave warriors and survivors.

I recall my Onc telling me that the chemo I'd be getting was very strong, but many hundreds of people had been thru it and I would get thru it as well. To all you gals out there starting chemo, I want to tell you that Yes, you will indeed get thru it. It's not easy but as many have said it is doable.

God bless all my pink sisters. Hugs to all of you.

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  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
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    Hi, Natly, it's good to see
    Hi, Natly, it's good to see you post. I completely understand the bc taking over ones life. I was glad to read that you at least are getting some "normalcy" back. I know it seems like it will never end, but it will. You're almost there and then you can take your turn with that handsome NED. Sending you strength to get through the remaining 4 weeks. Take care.
  • elm3544
    elm3544 Member Posts: 748
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    Good to hear that you feel
    Good to hear that you feel good and have energy! I remember feeling tired but not as bad as some described it. I'm happy that you are starting to feel "normal" again, it is definitely a long process. Don't over do it, take care of yourself!
  • LadyParvati
    LadyParvati Member Posts: 328
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    You're one week ahead of me!
    Hey, Natly! I just finished my first week of rads! Six to go . . . a sister survivor told me yesterday to drink LOTS of water and eat well throughout. I've been carrying water everywhere and will continue to do so.

    Take care of yourself!

    We can do this!

    Sandy
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
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    Natly
    So good to hear from you. I'm glad to hear that your energy level is picking up. I felt the same way about halfway through rads, and although toward the end of rads I did start to get sleepy-tired, it was nothing like the exhaustion I felt during and right after chemo.

    You're almost to the finish line - Yay!

    Cindy
  • DEwill
    DEwill Member Posts: 5
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    Breast Cancer
    I had Left side mastectomy and reconstruction May 11 last year.
    This year on May 5 during my annual check with the Cancer Surgeon, she found cancer in my lymph nodes under my arm. I really never felt well since the chemo and now the think I will have to get it again and radiology.
    I had just started to get stong and able to do things I was not able to do for almost a year due to the weakness and the mental stress.

    I think I am going crazy.

    D
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    DEwill said:

    Breast Cancer
    I had Left side mastectomy and reconstruction May 11 last year.
    This year on May 5 during my annual check with the Cancer Surgeon, she found cancer in my lymph nodes under my arm. I really never felt well since the chemo and now the think I will have to get it again and radiology.
    I had just started to get stong and able to do things I was not able to do for almost a year due to the weakness and the mental stress.

    I think I am going crazy.

    D

    natly you will get through
    natly you will get through rads its nothing like the chemo.It does consume so much of your time especially being every day.I didnt have any reaction until the end and it wasnt as bad a some I used my aquaphor religiously.
    dewill you will get through this!!! sorry you need furthur treatment. My last cancer I had a local recurrance 1 year later, it was hard. I hope that doesnt happen this time.
  • laurissa
    laurissa Member Posts: 773
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    Hi natly
    Good to see you again and glad you're finally feeling like MOPPING! Coincidently, I did that this morning,too. Don't start on the windows, yet. Save that for tomorrow. Your rads will soon be finished. Today was my last day and it went quickly. The detour is almost over.
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
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    DEwill said:

    Breast Cancer
    I had Left side mastectomy and reconstruction May 11 last year.
    This year on May 5 during my annual check with the Cancer Surgeon, she found cancer in my lymph nodes under my arm. I really never felt well since the chemo and now the think I will have to get it again and radiology.
    I had just started to get stong and able to do things I was not able to do for almost a year due to the weakness and the mental stress.

    I think I am going crazy.

    D

    Dewill my hopes and prayers
    Dewill my hopes and prayers are with you. That news is a bummer, but you got thru it before and doggone it you can and will get thru it again!!! You are not going crazy you are once again fighting a beast called BC. Hugs to you. Please keep your chin up high and know you can beat this beast.
  • GayleMc
    GayleMc Member Posts: 311 Member
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    laurissa said:

    Hi natly
    Good to see you again and glad you're finally feeling like MOPPING! Coincidently, I did that this morning,too. Don't start on the windows, yet. Save that for tomorrow. Your rads will soon be finished. Today was my last day and it went quickly. The detour is almost over.

    I just started my third week
    I just started my third week of rads and have to say I've been feeling more energetic also. Thanks to this site I know that it can get uncomfortable as time goes on but I feel ready. All the advice and support I got during chemo was right on and I feel confident that I am prepared for this also.
  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
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    GayleMc said:

    I just started my third week
    I just started my third week of rads and have to say I've been feeling more energetic also. Thanks to this site I know that it can get uncomfortable as time goes on but I feel ready. All the advice and support I got during chemo was right on and I feel confident that I am prepared for this also.

    Dear Friend Natly, Glad to
    Dear Friend Natly, Glad to see you posting and to hear you have some energy while doing rads. I don't seem to have much since I started chemo, I'll be having my 3rd treatment on Wednesday. Then only 9 more treatments, once each week. I did wash some windows yesterday in our Florida room with the help of my husband. I have some nausea, tiredness, a little diarrhea and dry mouth. Then I'll start 30 rad treatments after this. You're getting close to the finish line and I will enjoy cheering you on the rest of the way. Take care of yourself and we'll do some celebrating together soon. Lots of love and hugs, you beautiful woman.
  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
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    Sunrae said:

    Dear Friend Natly, Glad to
    Dear Friend Natly, Glad to see you posting and to hear you have some energy while doing rads. I don't seem to have much since I started chemo, I'll be having my 3rd treatment on Wednesday. Then only 9 more treatments, once each week. I did wash some windows yesterday in our Florida room with the help of my husband. I have some nausea, tiredness, a little diarrhea and dry mouth. Then I'll start 30 rad treatments after this. You're getting close to the finish line and I will enjoy cheering you on the rest of the way. Take care of yourself and we'll do some celebrating together soon. Lots of love and hugs, you beautiful woman.

    So glad...?...you're mopping floors...I guess...?
    Hey, Cousin Natly -

    I so understand about how much it helps to get back to some normalcy....

    But girl, I'd much rather hear that you're using your precious energy for something a little more FUN than mopping floors!

    (And no, Sunrae -- by "fun" I don't mean windows, either! :-)

    :-) Traci
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
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    Sending Hugs
    Hoping you keep regaining your strength and your life gets back to your new normal soon.

    Sending Lots of Hugs

    Donna
  • KayNYC
    KayNYC Member Posts: 495 Member
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    keeping busy
    Dear Natly,
    Glad to hear that your energy is returning. It feels great right? Don't start on the windows just yet. Reserve some of that energy for doing something pleasant for yourself. If you are anything like me, once I feel just a bit better, I dive right back into work and life. I 've learned to be aware of this and have to remind myself to pace myself.
    I am on day #5 of Rads. Working full time and keeping busy. Just returned to doing my yoga after not doing much in the way of working-out since the beginning of 2010. It feels great and helps keep me optimistic and balanced on the not so good days.
    Hugs, KayNYC
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
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    MyTurnNow said:

    Hi, Natly, it's good to see
    Hi, Natly, it's good to see you post. I completely understand the bc taking over ones life. I was glad to read that you at least are getting some "normalcy" back. I know it seems like it will never end, but it will. You're almost there and then you can take your turn with that handsome NED. Sending you strength to get through the remaining 4 weeks. Take care.

    Hey Natly! Great to see you
    Hey Natly! Great to see you posting again. You have been missed by all here. You will soon be finished and we will celebrate with you, so, hang in there!

    Hugs, Angie
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
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    KayNYC said:

    keeping busy
    Dear Natly,
    Glad to hear that your energy is returning. It feels great right? Don't start on the windows just yet. Reserve some of that energy for doing something pleasant for yourself. If you are anything like me, once I feel just a bit better, I dive right back into work and life. I 've learned to be aware of this and have to remind myself to pace myself.
    I am on day #5 of Rads. Working full time and keeping busy. Just returned to doing my yoga after not doing much in the way of working-out since the beginning of 2010. It feels great and helps keep me optimistic and balanced on the not so good days.
    Hugs, KayNYC

    Hi Natly
    I am glad that you are doing better. Still please take it easy, especially in the end of radiation treatments. You are getting close to the finish line.
    Hugs
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
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    Hi Natly! It is so nice to
    Hi Natly! It is so nice to see your beautiful face and to know that your energy is returning! It has indeed been a long year, hasn't it? But look where you are today! "Who'd a thunk it, huh?"
    I have an idea that you probably never thought that mopping the floor would be cause of celebration, and that you would posting this great news! :-) On the other hand, the sisters here on the boards understand it 100%! And we rejoice!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
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    chenheart said:

    Hi Natly! It is so nice to
    Hi Natly! It is so nice to see your beautiful face and to know that your energy is returning! It has indeed been a long year, hasn't it? But look where you are today! "Who'd a thunk it, huh?"
    I have an idea that you probably never thought that mopping the floor would be cause of celebration, and that you would posting this great news! :-) On the other hand, the sisters here on the boards understand it 100%! And we rejoice!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    So great to see you Natly!
    So great to see you Natly! You have been thru a lot, but, you will soon be dancing with NED and all of this will be behind you! Proud of you!

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