my new info and financial help for my sisters

chenheart said:

You are an angel for getting
You are an angel for getting and posting this vital information! I am sure it will help so many of our Sisters in Pink~ and a brother or 2 as well!

Thank you so very much!

Hugs,
Chen♥

Thanks for the information
Thanks for the information Peggy. I am sure lots can use it.

I just finished radiation treatments. You had some questions? Maybe I could help you.

Leeza

peggypeggy said:

thank you
im just scared what if they miss or aim is off will i burn can they hit something else by mistake im not complainig but im nerveous hope you can help were you scared first time god bless luv peggy congradulations on being done are you all okay now

Trust me, they don't miss
Trust me, they don't miss Peggy. With their computers and the new equipment, everything is pinpointed with precision. Your first appointment is what they call a simulation. It takes a good hour at least. Your tumor and the target area is lined up by computers and laser looking lights. They only radiate the tumor area and whatever other area your radiation oncologist deams needs done. It can be even under your arm. They don't miss or hit somewhere else. Not in this day and age. It is normal to be scared, but, don't be. ok? The radiation is even done in like 3D now, sort of concave, so that it doesn't go further than it is suppose to. My rads onocolgist showed me everything on the computers. It is very interesting actually.

Leeza

peggypeggy said:

thank you
i had my mold made monday and had pictures taken and i have pen dot tatoos permenat did you get them this is my email peggysue123@yahoo.com and my phone is 570836 6203 ty for you help everything happened so fast ty for being here god bless peggy i love that cat

Yes, I got the permanent
Yes, I got the permanent tattoos. But, they are so small. Even the rad tech's had trouble seeing a couple of them. lol That just helps them line up the machine too. And, they say they are good incase you are ever in a wreck. Then, the doctors and nurses will know that you had radiation in that area. Just be calm about this Peggy. It is killing any stray cancer cells and once you start, you are only there for a few minutes. It is just the going everyday that will wear on you mainly. Ask anything. I will try and help you out. Mainly, just get lots of rest and use the creams they allow you to use as soon as you can. I did from day one.

Hugs, Leeza

glad you like my cat lol

p.s. If you want info about rads from others too, you might just start your own thread named RADS or Radiation Treatments or something and ask questions for everyone to answer that can. Just an idea. You might hear from several then.

Sherry_Ranuio said:

Thank you!
Wow! This is great information! Thank you for sharing! I am going to give this info to my friend, she may really need this!

Take Care and God Bless!
Sherry

Sherry, I would be happy to
Sherry, I would be happy to answer any question about rads. I think a lot here will. Several are still in rads and some just finished like me. Just start a topic of your own, if you want. Rads are very doable, nothing like chemo. I admire you bc survivors that do chemo.

Hugs, Leeza

peggypeggy said:

thank you
im just scared what if they miss or aim is off will i burn can they hit something else by mistake im not complainig but im nerveous hope you can help were you scared first time god bless luv peggy congradulations on being done are you all okay now

take longer to dress and
take longer to dress and undress than to take rads. had to take 33 of them just got sick of going everyday

jnl said:

Yes, I got the permanent
Yes, I got the permanent tattoos. But, they are so small. Even the rad tech's had trouble seeing a couple of them. lol That just helps them line up the machine too. And, they say they are good incase you are ever in a wreck. Then, the doctors and nurses will know that you had radiation in that area. Just be calm about this Peggy. It is killing any stray cancer cells and once you start, you are only there for a few minutes. It is just the going everyday that will wear on you mainly. Ask anything. I will try and help you out. Mainly, just get lots of rest and use the creams they allow you to use as soon as you can. I did from day one.

Hugs, Leeza

glad you like my cat lol

p.s. If you want info about rads from others too, you might just start your own thread named RADS or Radiation Treatments or something and ask questions for everyone to answer that can. Just an idea. You might hear from several then.

Question
How does that feel getting zapped under the arm? Oh, I do love the cat too.

Pat

peggypeggy said:

your welcome
glad to help god bless luv peg

Thank you
Thank you Peggy! My Corrine had to switch to weekly treatments, since her onc said she could not take the 3 week dose she started with. She thought with 3 weeks between treatments, she would be able to drive herself when I was not able. Our plan then was that we would plan my work schedule each week and take her in town. Now, we were hit with another wall. I cannot drive her or be near her until we meet with all of her doctors, seperately of course. I have been exposed but do not have MRSA. WE have been concerned about how she was going to get to chemo (family not reliable...ouch). A grant or financial assistance for rides would be GREAT! Money is running low. Thanks for the info.

God bless you,

Ken