The Radiation Room

butterflylvr said:

Well I'm off to work on my
Well I'm off to work on my suntan, I've got my lotion along.

Regarding boosters, isn't that just targeted at the area where the tumor was?

#15 done
Hi, Lorrie...I had #15 yesterday. So far, so good. No real redness, rash or fatigue. As for the rash, I was told to use Gold Bond powder under the breast to keep things dry, but haven't needed to yet.

I finished #15 out of 25 all over rads. The other 7, if needed, are the boosters which are targeted like you said. Those haven't been definitely scheduled yet. I keep pushing forward to get this done! After this, I just keep doing my Herceptin every three weeks at the MO's office until the end of September...then I am FINISHED with treatments!!!

Glad you are doing well.

Bonnie

ElizabethB said:

BMS herceptin can you tell me about it
tryong to get info on Herceptin i start it for once a week for 8 weeks then every 2 or 3 weeks for a year bur i will also be do Taxel for 4 treatments every other week...

side effect of rads
does anyone ever feel sick to their stomache while receiving radiation treatments? it's only been a few times that it has happened but that is enough for me to ask.
thanks
Marilyn

butterflylvr said:

Wow.. I am in the presence
Wow.. I am in the presence of such great company here in the rad room. I gotta tell you girls, I've been feeling a little feisty through my rad treatment. Each day I put my clothes in locker #13. Yup... life is great living on the edge.. One more day tomorrow and then our boobies get a three day rest.

Have a good weekend ladies and remember to keep using those creams and gels. LOL

Lorrie

oops!
Comment posted twice.

week 3
Somehow saying I am starting week 3 tomorrow sounds like much more than saying I will be on trtmt 11.

Everybody sing, cause here we go again!!!!

Jennifer

lexyloohoo said:

Rads/herceptin
On Herceptin, have to agree "easy breezy". I consider it more of a social visit with the great nurses where I go.
Regarding the rads, I started burning and peeling in the armpit area around # 12 and they prescribed me Lidocane Gel for the pain and Sulfa Silvadine(make sure your not allergic to Sulfas) for the burn and any blisters. Not stopping but def. keeping it under control. I apply 3-4xs per day. Today is 22 of 25 so not to many left and June 1st Graduation Day as I am calling it. Had Thyroid Cancer treatment during the breast cancer treatment and both done next Weds so very excited.
Have to agree a positive attitude does help through all of this and try and believe that as long as there are more good days than bad in a week it is a good week. Try and have at least one good thought everyday, for me it is being so blessed that it is me going through this and not my 9 year old daughter. Good luck to all you strong ladies and the next time the Sun peaks out turn up, close your eyes, and take in the warmth.

info on breast & thryoid
Hi Lexyloohoo...just wondering about the thyroid treatment you mentioned while going through rads...I have to have a right disection (had tt in 2009) as it's now in my lymph nodes.
I also finish rads tomorrow....(Yeah).

Just wondering what you were able to do during rad treatment...did you have RAI?

Thx

butterflylvr said:

Hey Ladies,
I'm starting week 3 as well. Looks like we're all in it for the long haul. This week, I'll let my mind wander to the beaches of Hawaii. Sigh...

Lorrie

just checking in
Haven't started my Rads yet, but will keep you posted, maybe someone else will start at the same time. Had to have a tooth extracted this past week, and the Dentist only got half of it out, so back tomorrow to get the rest. Hopefully. Just wanted to say Hi to all. Will be back in when I get the news to start rads. or I will call the doc. and find out when I start. So far just got the measured and tattoo's done. The sooner it starts the sooner it's over right? Love you all thanks for being here. Sinee

Survivor73 said:

info on breast & thryoid
Hi Lexyloohoo...just wondering about the thyroid treatment you mentioned while going through rads...I have to have a right disection (had tt in 2009) as it's now in my lymph nodes.
I also finish rads tomorrow....(Yeah).

Just wondering what you were able to do during rad treatment...did you have RAI?

Thx

RAI
Hello I had RAI on the 20th and full body scan on the 27th. Was so glad I was able to do both and get it done. Since today is last day of rads today is my graduation day. The RAI was very simple and most of the precautions were for the first 24 hrs. I was given a list of what I could and could not do from the hospital rad dept. Each facility is different but biggest concern is first 24-48 hrs. Was overly cautious though. Boarded the dogs and my husband and daughter went on a daddy daughter weekend away. Had pretty bad queezy stomach all weekend so glad I was alone. Not as bad as chemo but layed around the entire few days after. Was also glad to have the RAI during BC rads, had the Rad staff scan me to check my levels that Mon and Tues. Check out the Thyroid cancer section of this web site. It gave me alot of great info. Good luck with your treatment and at least for me not as bad as I thought it would be. The diet stunk but I am a dairy freak. Be creative and research local stores. I found I grocery store that used non-iodized salt and no dairy in their breads. Let me know if any other ques.

Glad your done with rads also!!! . Good day to everybody.