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Planning Session for Rads Friday

Hippiechick58
Hippiechick58 CSN Member Posts: 320
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Hey You Guys, You know I made it through Chemo with your help. Now I'm on to the next phase of my journey: rads! This Friday I have my planning session. Thanks to all you wonderful folks, I know exactly what to expect and what to do! I thought I would be scared out of my mind, but guess what? I am not. I feel that has to do with reading all your posts re: rads. All that timely advice. I'll keep you all posted on my journey and thank you in advance for all your loving support.

"May you be at Peace; May you be Free of Suffering,"
Dianne
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #2
    I assume dry run aka Planning session
    I did not have chemo but I did have daily-for 8 wks! HOPEFULLY you'll have experience I had..it was a good one...great caring staff...no reaction to skin! I did not tire or really have any side effects...

    I WISH YOU well....

    Denise
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  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 CSN Member Posts: 2,462
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    Hey Dianne,
    Sending positive thoughts & prayers your way during your rads.

    xoxo,
    Jean
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #4
    Jean 0609 said:

    Hey Dianne,
    Sending positive thoughts & prayers your way during your rads.

    xoxo,
    Jean

    Wishing you the best of luck
    Wishing you the best of luck with rads Dianne!


    Sue :)
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  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 CSN Member Posts: 2,631
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    Dianne
    wishing you well through your rad journey. I felt it actually went by fast. I did get tired but, hey, you know the drill. Best of luck and post when you feel up to it.
    {{hugs}} Char
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  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom CSN Member Posts: 2,413
    #6
    I hope the time flies for
    I hope the time flies for you, and that everything goes smoothly. I'm sending positive thoughts, prayers, and good mojo.

    Hugs,

    Linda
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  • Megan M
    Megan M CSN Member Posts: 3,000
    #7
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    I hope the time flies for
    I hope the time flies for you, and that everything goes smoothly. I'm sending positive thoughts, prayers, and good mojo.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    Good luck tomorrow with your
    Good luck tomorrow with your planning session. It will take awhile, so, don't be upset about that. I think it took them about 40 minutes to an hour for me. But, the treatments themselves only take a few minutes. Good luck!


    Hugs, Megan
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  • Texasgirl10
    Texasgirl10 CSN Member Posts: 668
    #8
    Megan M said:

    Good luck tomorrow with your
    Good luck tomorrow with your planning session. It will take awhile, so, don't be upset about that. I think it took them about 40 minutes to an hour for me. But, the treatments themselves only take a few minutes. Good luck!


    Hugs, Megan

    Sending postive vibes for you
    Good luck tomorrow and I'm sending you all kinds of positive thoughts. I haven't had rads yet so I can't give any input there, but I will be hoping and praying that everything is smooth sailing for you.

    Hugs,

    Dawne
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  • DianeBC
    DianeBC CSN Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #9
    disneyfan2008 said:

    I assume dry run aka Planning session
    I did not have chemo but I did have daily-for 8 wks! HOPEFULLY you'll have experience I had..it was a good one...great caring staff...no reaction to skin! I did not tire or really have any side effects...

    I WISH YOU well....

    Denise

    Good luck today
    Good luck today Dianne!


    Hugs, Diane
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  • Hippiechick58
    Hippiechick58 CSN Member Posts: 320
    #10
    Texasgirl10 said:

    Sending postive vibes for you
    Good luck tomorrow and I'm sending you all kinds of positive thoughts. I haven't had rads yet so I can't give any input there, but I will be hoping and praying that everything is smooth sailing for you.

    Hugs,

    Dawne

    Thank you, ladies. I
    Thank you, ladies. I appreciate all the good wishes! I'll keep you all informed!

    Be Well,
    Dianne
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #11
    Hippiechick58 said:

    Thank you, ladies. I
    Thank you, ladies. I appreciate all the good wishes! I'll keep you all informed!

    Be Well,
    Dianne

    How did it go today
    How did it go today Dianne?


    Sue :)
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
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    Hippiechick58 said:

    Thank you, ladies. I
    Thank you, ladies. I appreciate all the good wishes! I'll keep you all informed!

    Be Well,
    Dianne

    How did it go today
    How did it go today Dianne?


    Sue :)
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #13
    cahjah75 said:

    Dianne
    wishing you well through your rad journey. I felt it actually went by fast. I did get tired but, hey, you know the drill. Best of luck and post when you feel up to it.
    {{hugs}} Char

    Hoping the planning went
    Hoping the planning went well for you today. Good luck!


    Jan
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #14
    Ritzy said:

    How did it go today
    How did it go today Dianne?


    Sue :)

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  • Hippiechick58
    Hippiechick58 CSN Member Posts: 320
    #15
    Ritzy said:

    How did it go today
    How did it go today Dianne?


    Sue :)

    Ouch
    I went for my planning session yesterday. I was there for almost 3 hours! The worst part of it wasn't even holding my arm up in that position. The worst part for me was the tattoo! Geez, I thought it was just gonna be a dot made with a pen or something. I never imagined they were gonna dig through my skin with a frickin needle! Wow, that smarts! I begin rads on April 11th, which just happens to be my Birthday! Happy Birthday to me... They gave me some cream to use at nighttime called "elta lite." They do give aquaphor, but not right away.

    So I have a couple of weeks of "normalcy" whatever that is. Good thing too because last week I moved my 80 year old Mom in with me. She is very sick and I am trying to take care of her, plus care for myself.

    Be Well,
    Diane
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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #16
    Hippiechick58 said:

    Ouch
    I went for my planning session yesterday. I was there for almost 3 hours! The worst part of it wasn't even holding my arm up in that position. The worst part for me was the tattoo! Geez, I thought it was just gonna be a dot made with a pen or something. I never imagined they were gonna dig through my skin with a frickin needle! Wow, that smarts! I begin rads on April 11th, which just happens to be my Birthday! Happy Birthday to me... They gave me some cream to use at nighttime called "elta lite." They do give aquaphor, but not right away.

    So I have a couple of weeks of "normalcy" whatever that is. Good thing too because last week I moved my 80 year old Mom in with me. She is very sick and I am trying to take care of her, plus care for myself.

    Be Well,
    Diane

    Sorry that the tattoos hurt.
    Sorry that the tattoos hurt. I just felt a little prick with mine. Talk to your rads oncologist, but, you should start using your creams from day one. Even if your skin looks ok, remember it is being radiated.

    Good luck to you!
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  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 CSN Member Posts: 1,566 Member
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    VickiSam said:

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    Hi Diane,
    Sorry it was so
    Hi Diane,
    Sorry it was so painful. God bless you and your Mom. I know how hard that is to take care of a loved one.
    You are a special person for doing that and I send lots of hugs and prayers to you, sincerely.
    Wanda
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