Udate on Doctor's Appointment.

Good luck with the MRI!  Praying that you get good results! 

Someone drove me everyday to rads, but, that's because they wanted to and I didn't mind.  Normally, it was my husband, but, I also had friends and other family that took me.  It was their way of helping, so, I let them.

I got exhausted with rads.  Some do and some don't, but, I did.  I think it was about the 3rd week that the exhaustion started hitting me and I started getting pink and sore.  I think I had problems perhaps that others didn't.  Lucky me, huh.  lol

Everyone is different, so, you could have totally different results than any of us.  This is just about me.

Good luck and keep us updated.  Many of us just finished rads and will help you however we can.

Kathy

coco2008 said:

So glad to hear it's still

So glad to hear it's still localized.

Haven't had rads, but will be praying for you. 

Hugs,

Sandy

I didn't work during rads, but, many here did.  You have to be sure if you do, that you get lots of rest, meaning go to bed earlier and rest as much as you can when you are home and take good care of yourself. 

You can do it! 

Hugs, Kylez

I finished my rads 5 weeks ago and I drove myself everyday.  My appts were at 1:15 pm, so I worked until 12:30 each day, went to treatment and then went home and promptly took a nap.  I was exhausted some days more than others.  Since radiation is over, I have been surprised at how my energy level is.  Most days it is getting better each day. But when I have done more than ususal, I hit a brick wall and have to stop, I start sweating and get weak, but just rest for about 30 minutes and I am ready to go again.  As everyone here says, this is how I have and am reacting to the radiation and the fatigue.  I had some skin redness, but not like some. We are each individuals.  Praying that you will have an easy time with the rads.

candican said:

I am Thankful...

I am very thankful to have friends like you Grannabeth and the others. Thank you all for the comments. They are very helpful.

My first appointment is for consultation only. The next one marks the long journey.

My husband drove me.  He didn't need to, he just wanted to.  I could have driven myself.  It just made him feel like he was helping me, which he was.

I don't know how old you are, but, sometimes age makes a difference, I think, in how tired we get, or, if we exercised before.  I found that by walking at night with my husband, it did seem to help with my energy level.  But, I did get tired, very tired, very easily.

Best of luck and ask anything!

candican said:

I am Thankful...

I am very thankful to have friends like you Grannabeth and the others. Thank you all for the comments. They are very helpful.

My first appointment is for consultation only. The next one marks the long journey.

How did your appointment go?  When are you starting rads? 

Hugs, Megan

CypressCynthia said:

Compared to chemo, rads was a

Compared to chemo, rads was a piece of cake for me.  I had a mild sunburn.  Period.  I know I was lucky, but no fatigue, no problems.  Hope you are as lucky!!!  Chemo, on the otherhand, kicks my butt to the curb, but I get through it. 

 

Rads weren't easy at all for me.  I think they are harder than chemo.   The exhaustion alone was horrible.  I did burn, not seriously, but, I did.  My rads onco gave me creams to use and I used them all of the time.  I was gentle with my skin as I was told. 

Your doctor will keep an eye on you and I know you will be fine.  Just get lots of rest and always use whatever he says you can use. 

Hugs, June

Noel said:

Rads are not easy, but, you can do it

There's several great posts here on rads that you can read.  I didn't work, so, I just concentrated on getting through rads.  I am sure you can work through them.  You just need to get plenty of rest.  They are exhausting and you might burn, so, be prepared for that.  Your rads onco will help you with creams.  Drink lots of water, don't scrub your skin, gently let the water and soap go over it. 

Good luck!

Good luck with your results on the MRI.  I think most people can continue to work and even drive themselves to their appointment.  With me, my husband and family and friends all wanted to as it made them feel better knowing they were helping me.  We'd make a day of it, lunch, shopping or just sitting in a park somewhere talking, or, just coming back home and we'd watch a movie or I'd take a nap and they would watch me sleep.  lol

Try not to worry about it.  All of us have been there and are ready, willing and able to help you!

Hugs, Sue

jnl said:

Wanting to wish you good luck

Wanting to wish you good luck with rads!  Keep letting us know how you are doing.

Hugs, Leeza

Did you get your results yet?  Praying for good news for you! 

survivorbc09 said:

Update?

Update?

How are you?  Did you start rads yet? 

Noel said:

Rads are not easy, but, you can do it

There's several great posts here on rads that you can read.  I didn't work, so, I just concentrated on getting through rads.  I am sure you can work through them.  You just need to get plenty of rest.  They are exhausting and you might burn, so, be prepared for that.  Your rads onco will help you with creams.  Drink lots of water, don't scrub your skin, gently let the water and soap go over it. 

Good luck!

Good luck with the MRI!  I hope you get good results!