halfway through rads today

Gabe N Abby Mom
Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
in Breast Cancer #1
11 days down, 11 more to go. But let me tell you, this twice a day stuff is pretty tedious. My skin is doing pretty good so far, only red and a little itchy. And the expected fatigue has kicked in. But when those 11 days are done, I will be done with treatments and will only have follow up stuff to deal with.

Hugs and thank yous to everyone here. You've helped me through this entire journey, and kept me sane (a big task!).

Linda
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  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #2
    Halfway done!
    You are at the halfway point Linda, and soon, we will be celebrating your being a Rad Grad! The fatigue will get to you, so, get lots of rest when you can. And, rads are cumulative, so, use your creams and still get lots of rest even after you are finished.

    Hugs, Diane
  • Hippiechick58
    Hippiechick58 Member Posts: 320
    #3
    DianeBC said:

    Halfway done!
    You are at the halfway point Linda, and soon, we will be celebrating your being a Rad Grad! The fatigue will get to you, so, get lots of rest when you can. And, rads are cumulative, so, use your creams and still get lots of rest even after you are finished.

    Hugs, Diane

    Congratulations on making it
    Congratulations on making it halfway! That is a huge accomplishment! I'll bet the other half will just whiz by!

    You are a strong woman, Linda! Best of Luck!

    Be Well,
    Dianne
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #4
    You'll be there before you
    You'll be there before you know it Linda, glad to hear your doing well. Good luck with the last 11 days. Take care sweetheart Kay
  • pokrydi
    pokrydi Member Posts: 99
    #5
    smalldoggroomer said:

    You'll be there before you
    You'll be there before you know it Linda, glad to hear your doing well. Good luck with the last 11 days. Take care sweetheart Kay

    Linda how exciting only 11
    Linda how exciting only 11 more days!!!!!!!! positive thoughts your way to make the days go by fast fast fast!!!!! di
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #6
    I am sure-Twice a day...tough
    I am happy it's almost over...I remember the date of my last one like....just Happened...I did a little dance on way out with my diploma as Rad Grad..in hand...!
  • mollyz
    mollyz Member Posts: 756 Member
    #7
    WOW
    That's great news Linda,I do my 9th today with only 24 more to go,I wish you continued good skin through out this,I'm like you just red and a little itchy.MOLLYZ
  • joannstar
    joannstar Member Posts: 403 Member
    #8
    I'm halfway also
    Like you, I am a triple negative, so once I complete the remaining 16 treatment (had my 17th today) I'll be finished. I'm also getting tired, which although I was warned, didn't expect--I mean, after chemo, I didn't think this would be hard at all. My skin is turning dark pink and sensitive and I've started to slather on the Aquafor after treatment in addition to evenings when I get home from work. So far my dr hasn't told me I could use anything else. Since I go to work directly from treatment, I've tried placing a kleenex between my breast and bra which seems to be ok today.
    Knowing the end is in sight is keeping me going...I am sooooo ready for this to be done!
    Hugs to all,
    JoAnn
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #9
    joannstar said:

    I'm halfway also
    Like you, I am a triple negative, so once I complete the remaining 16 treatment (had my 17th today) I'll be finished. I'm also getting tired, which although I was warned, didn't expect--I mean, after chemo, I didn't think this would be hard at all. My skin is turning dark pink and sensitive and I've started to slather on the Aquafor after treatment in addition to evenings when I get home from work. So far my dr hasn't told me I could use anything else. Since I go to work directly from treatment, I've tried placing a kleenex between my breast and bra which seems to be ok today.
    Knowing the end is in sight is keeping me going...I am sooooo ready for this to be done!
    Hugs to all,
    JoAnn

    little chart
    Before I started my radiation (almost 3 yrs ago) I had chart to cross off daily...(2 charts) one how many days left and one how many days I completed....

    I saved them and put in scrap book...odd I KNOW but to me something worth scrapping..

    Happy you are almost through
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #10
    disneyfan2008 said:

    little chart
    Before I started my radiation (almost 3 yrs ago) I had chart to cross off daily...(2 charts) one how many days left and one how many days I completed....

    I saved them and put in scrap book...odd I KNOW but to me something worth scrapping..

    Happy you are almost through

    Linda, Strength I wish for you!
    half thru rads ... Congratulations! I hope and pray that the next 11 - flies by, and your energy levels remain high.


    Vicki Sam
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #11
    VickiSam said:

    Linda, Strength I wish for you!
    half thru rads ... Congratulations! I hope and pray that the next 11 - flies by, and your energy levels remain high.


    Vicki Sam

    Just look at you, Miss Linda
    breezing through those rads! Soon you'll be done with those 2 a days. Try to rest when you can--the fatigue can really get to you--sometimes all at once. I'm glad your skin is holding up. I'm sure your slathering on the creams. That light at the end of the tunnel keeps getting brighter and brighter.

    Great job!
    Hugs, Renee
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #12
    VickiSam said:

    Linda, Strength I wish for you!
    half thru rads ... Congratulations! I hope and pray that the next 11 - flies by, and your energy levels remain high.


    Vicki Sam

    Congrats!
    Halfway done! Can you see the light at the end of the tunnel? It is all of your pink sisters holding their flashlights to show you that soon you will be done with rads and on with living a full, healthy and happy life!

    Sue :)
  • Clementine_P
    Clementine_P Member Posts: 518 Member
    #13
    Great News!
    I hope that the last half goes fast and easy for you. You are almost there!

    Clementine
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #14
    GO Linda, go Linda...
    it's you hallf mark, it's your half mark!!! (of course Pompons in hand)

    Hihi sorry coudn't resist. Twice a day, sure sounds tough. I had no
    idea that that was an option even. You are such a trouper. And I
    can't wait to see your I AM DOOONE post!!

    Hugs,
    Ayse
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #15
    So happy that you are
    So happy that you are beginning to see that light at the end! I know it will be a relief to be done. You are in my prayers.
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #16
    So so happy for you!!! Be
    So so happy for you!!! Be careful of your skin~ when mine got itchy, my Dr wrote me a prescription for cortisone creme; he said the OTC brands wouldn't be strong enough.

    Half way to lining Life AFTER Treatment!!! YAY YAY YAY!!!

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #17
    I am listening for the
    I am listening for the bell!! Mine was on my hips and bum.... keep slathering on the aquaphor. I didn't know about it until almost done and literally became a pain in the a**.

    Carol
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #18
    Thank you all for the good
    Thank you all for the good wishes. I love the image of you all standing there at the end of the tunnel with your flashlights. And yes, I'm using my creams...aloe and Eucerin Daily Replenishing mulitple times a day, then a heavy load of Aquaphor over night. Chen, my doc mentioned the hydrocortisone for the itch, but didn't mention a scrip for it, I'll ask about it if the itch gets worse.

    Your encouragement means a great deal to me.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #19
    Linda
    I had 28 treatments and I was surprised at how fast it went. So, now you're in the home stretch! Yah!
    {{hugs}} Char
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    #20
    aysemari said:

    GO Linda, go Linda...
    it's you hallf mark, it's your half mark!!! (of course Pompons in hand)

    Hihi sorry coudn't resist. Twice a day, sure sounds tough. I had no
    idea that that was an option even. You are such a trouper. And I
    can't wait to see your I AM DOOONE post!!

    Hugs,
    Ayse

    Congrats on the halfway
    Congrats on the halfway point! Twice a day does sound like almost too much. Why did you do it like this? I didn't know you could do it either.


    Good luck,

    Megan
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #21
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    Thank you all for the good
    Thank you all for the good wishes. I love the image of you all standing there at the end of the tunnel with your flashlights. And yes, I'm using my creams...aloe and Eucerin Daily Replenishing mulitple times a day, then a heavy load of Aquaphor over night. Chen, my doc mentioned the hydrocortisone for the itch, but didn't mention a scrip for it, I'll ask about it if the itch gets worse.

    Your encouragement means a great deal to me.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    Yes, we are standing there
    Yes, we are standing there holding a super big LED light and waiting for you. Come on through!!! We're here for you waiting!

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