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Ladies I am scared

canjuncutie
canjuncutie CSN Member Posts: 131
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Now I have to go thru rads I to scared.I be meeting with the rads onco weds. I dont want another cancer. I found out I went thru the chhange of lifed at 35. I dont like hot flashes.
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  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 CSN Member Posts: 2,462
    #2
    Sending positive thoughts & prayers your way!
    Hang in there. Hopefully, the rads won't be too bad for you. Just think of it as another way to keep this ugly beast away! Sending you a big cyber hug.

    xoxo,
    Jean
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  • cavediver
    cavediver CSN Member Posts: 607
    #3
    don't be afraid...
    I know all of this is scarey...but hopefully rads will not be hard for you. Just keep positive thoughts that you are doing everything to defeat the beast. I am sending hugs and positive thoughts your way!
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  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia CSN Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #4
    I am sorry that you are
    I am sorry that you are going through this--it just stinks. But I know that you will get through it--you are so strong! You are in my thoughts and prayers today.
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  • weazer
    weazer CSN Member Posts: 440
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    CypressCynthia said:

    I am sorry that you are
    I am sorry that you are going through this--it just stinks. But I know that you will get through it--you are so strong! You are in my thoughts and prayers today.

    Hi Canjuncutie
    It is scarey, but you will find the strength to get through it, and always rememember you have the support of your sisters in pink.
    Hugs Karie
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  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 CSN Member Posts: 1,138
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    CypressCynthia said:

    I am sorry that you are
    I am sorry that you are going through this--it just stinks. But I know that you will get through it--you are so strong! You are in my thoughts and prayers today.

    Sorry you are having to go
    Sorry you are having to go through all this. I did well with rads praying you will too. God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice
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  • fauxma
    fauxma CSN Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #7
    Boppy_of_6 said:

    Sorry you are having to go
    Sorry you are having to go through all this. I did well with rads praying you will too. God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice

    All treatments are scary
    All treatments are scary especially before we have begun them. Anticipation can be so hard. I will pray that your rad treatment will be as easy as mine was. I was very fortunate not to burn at all, just a little browning, and not much fatigue. Many factors affect our reaction to radiation treatment. Prior treatment can be a big factor in fatigue but some have had lots of fatigue without having had chemo. Others have little fatigue. Burning is another area that varies widely. Be sure and use whatever they recommend and use it from the start. If you have any burning issues bring it up right away. Your best weapon in treatments can often be your mouth. Speak up and ask questions. I will keep you in my prayers that you have little to no problems with this. We are here to answer questions and to just give you support.
    Stef
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  • Jennifer1961
    Jennifer1961 CSN Member Posts: 137
    #8
    I think we all get scared at
    I think we all get scared at one time or another. You can make it through this everyone here is with you in this fight.
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  • Jennifer1961
    Jennifer1961 CSN Member Posts: 137
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    I think we all get scared at
    I think we all get scared at one time or another. You can make it through this everyone here is with you in this fight.
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  • GayleMc
    GayleMc CSN Member Posts: 311 Member
    #10
    Jennifer1961 said:

    I think we all get scared at
    I think we all get scared at one time or another. You can make it through this everyone here is with you in this fight.

    Being scared is natural, I
    Being scared is natural, I was a wreck before each new step, from surgery to chemo to rads to Femara. Please know that although we are all difference rads was not all that bad. Your doctor will tell you how to care for your skin, etc. and if you have any questions, please refer to this board. I wouldn't have made it without these folks. Best wishes and warmest thoughts to you.
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  • ladyg
    ladyg CSN Member Posts: 1,577
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    You will make
    it through this. Just take one day at a time. I was scared too before I started rads. Once you get going you will be done before you know it. We will all be there with you.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
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  • aysemari
    aysemari CSN Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #12
    Anxiety - BIG no, no
    Please,

    try not to big scared. Dig deep, use every ounce of courage that
    you can find. Being scared will just stress you unnecessarily and
    that's the last thing you need - Stress, am I right?

    You WILL get through this, just remind yourself of this. It's part
    of your treatment, and we will all hold your hand throughout it all.

    Sending you BIIIIIG, big hugs,

    Ayse
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  • sea60
    sea60 CSN Member Posts: 2,613
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    aysemari said:

    Anxiety - BIG no, no
    Please,

    try not to big scared. Dig deep, use every ounce of courage that
    you can find. Being scared will just stress you unnecessarily and
    that's the last thing you need - Stress, am I right?

    You WILL get through this, just remind yourself of this. It's part
    of your treatment, and we will all hold your hand throughout it all.

    Sending you BIIIIIG, big hugs,

    Ayse

    Not knowing how the
    treatment is causes anxiety beacuse you just don't know WHAT to expect. I found rads not as difficult as Chemo. You'll be okay. Right now it's in front of you but soon it will be a thing of the past.

    Praying for you,

    Sylvia
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  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom CSN Member Posts: 2,413
    #14
    When I start to worry about
    When I start to worry about an upcoming treatment, I look at back at what I've gone through. It's just my way of reminding myself that I can accomplish whatever I set my mind to...I'm pretty stubborn that way. Then I gather as much information as I can, I figure knowledge is power. (I've seen lots of postings here that describe radiation treatments.)

    Finally, it often helps to tell the doc how you're feeling about a procedure or treatment. I've found that if they know I'm nervous (or whatever) that they slow down a little and explain more.

    I hope everything goes well on Wed. You'll be in my thoughts.

    Hugs,

    Linda
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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #15
    weazer said:

    Hi Canjuncutie
    It is scarey, but you will find the strength to get through it, and always rememember you have the support of your sisters in pink.
    Hugs Karie

    Don't be afraid of rads.
    Don't be afraid of rads. You are killing stray cancer cells, and, that is good!


    Good luck,


    Debby
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  • ms.sunshine
    ms.sunshine CSN Member Posts: 707 Member
    #16
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    When I start to worry about
    When I start to worry about an upcoming treatment, I look at back at what I've gone through. It's just my way of reminding myself that I can accomplish whatever I set my mind to...I'm pretty stubborn that way. Then I gather as much information as I can, I figure knowledge is power. (I've seen lots of postings here that describe radiation treatments.)

    Finally, it often helps to tell the doc how you're feeling about a procedure or treatment. I've found that if they know I'm nervous (or whatever) that they slow down a little and explain more.

    I hope everything goes well on Wed. You'll be in my thoughts.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    We understand, we sure do
    I had a wonderful rads team, I'm sure you will too. The anticipation is the worse. Once there you will calm down. Going thru chemo is worse. Before you know it you will be done. You will do good, and come thru. I am wishing you the best.
    Jennifer
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  • the daughter
    the daughter CSN Member Posts: 33
    #17
    ms.sunshine said:

    We understand, we sure do
    I had a wonderful rads team, I'm sure you will too. The anticipation is the worse. Once there you will calm down. Going thru chemo is worse. Before you know it you will be done. You will do good, and come thru. I am wishing you the best.
    Jennifer

    you are in our prayers!!

    you are in our prayers!!
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #18
    i hope everything goes smoothly
    I was very fortunate with all my treatments so I am wishing you the same...
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  • Mariannemm
    Mariannemm CSN Member Posts: 136
    #19
    At my 1st appointment
    I sat and cried to the nurse! It is okay not to be strong, there will be people around you to be strong for you. I tried to be strong but I just couldn't do it, even with my husband there to help me through it I broke down. There are wonderful people in our cancer journey! Marianne
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  • Alexis F
    Alexis F CSN Member Posts: 3,598
    #20
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    When I start to worry about
    When I start to worry about an upcoming treatment, I look at back at what I've gone through. It's just my way of reminding myself that I can accomplish whatever I set my mind to...I'm pretty stubborn that way. Then I gather as much information as I can, I figure knowledge is power. (I've seen lots of postings here that describe radiation treatments.)

    Finally, it often helps to tell the doc how you're feeling about a procedure or treatment. I've found that if they know I'm nervous (or whatever) that they slow down a little and explain more.

    I hope everything goes well on Wed. You'll be in my thoughts.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    Praying that rads go quickly
    Praying that rads go quickly for you and that you do well.


    Lex
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #21
    checking back in
    to see how things are going for you...

    Denise W
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