Hello to all

laurissa
laurissa Member Posts: 773
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Since finishing all treatment about 3 weeks ago, I've been taking it easy and recouping from the burn of rad. I had a big spot on my neck and on my scar area. I spoke too soon when I said rads was a breeze. I had to nap every day. It's so nice to be rid of the blue pen marks and sticker tapes. Now I'm healed and meeting with oncologist end of the month. To all the new girls, there is light at the end of the long tunnel. I wish you well through your treatment.

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  • 2Floridiansisters
    2Floridiansisters Member Posts: 384 Member
    #2
    Thanks for sharing your
    Thanks for sharing your positive attitude, so now will you be going on Tamoxifin(sp), best wishes to you.
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #3
    2Floridiansisters said:

    Thanks for sharing your
    Thanks for sharing your positive attitude, so now will you be going on Tamoxifin(sp), best wishes to you.

    Hi laurissa, glad you are
    Hi laurissa, glad you are recovering!!! good to see you
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    #4
    Glad to hear you made it
    Glad to hear you made it through rads.
    I just started my third week. Hoping for the best.

    Donna
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #5
    2Floridiansisters said:

    Thanks for sharing your
    Thanks for sharing your positive attitude, so now will you be going on Tamoxifin(sp), best wishes to you.

    Glad that you are healing
    Glad that you are healing from rads Laurissa. I always hated it when someone said that rads is a breeze, because they aren't for most. Take care of yourself and enjoy your life!
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #6
    Laurissa, glad to hear you
    Laurissa, glad to hear you are done and now on to living. I just responded to your call for prayers for your sister and asked how you were. I'm very happy to read that you are about to be dancing with NED. You have fought a great fight and now about to reap the rewards. Take care and keep in touch.
  • Cindy Ann
    Cindy Ann Member Posts: 101
    #7
    Newbie.
    Haven't had surgey yet. Long story!!Diagnosed 4/26/10. Wanted to say thank you for the hope and encouragement.. I need it right now..Limbo is horrible...Thought I'd be through surgery and healing for the next treatment. Seems like a eternity!!!!I am so appreciative of all the warriors like you showing us the way and that we can do this. Thank you for lighting the path for me..
    Cindy Ann
  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
    #8
    Cindy Ann said:

    Newbie.
    Haven't had surgey yet. Long story!!Diagnosed 4/26/10. Wanted to say thank you for the hope and encouragement.. I need it right now..Limbo is horrible...Thought I'd be through surgery and healing for the next treatment. Seems like a eternity!!!!I am so appreciative of all the warriors like you showing us the way and that we can do this. Thank you for lighting the path for me..
    Cindy Ann

    Glad to hear
    that you're doing well. I finished rads last week!! Not a breeze, but not horrible. Tired more than burned.

    Continue taking it easy!!

    Victoria
  • MGNS
    MGNS Member Posts: 197 Member
    #9
    I'm so glad you're finished
    I'm so glad you're finished with rads. It's been 4 wks. since I finished my rads and it's finally sinking in that I'm finished. The burns are almost healed but I'm still experiencing fatigue. We are all strong survivors and are here for all the newbies that need positive support and love. Laurissa stay strong and congrads on finishing rads. It's been quite a journey that has made all of us women warriors!
  • greyhoundluvr
    greyhoundluvr Member Posts: 402
    #10
    Laurissa
    Congratulations on making it through - ti must be great to have this behind you and now you can move on to getting stronger. Seeing veryone progress helps those of us who are still behind you realize that we can get through it too!!
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #11
    So good to see your smile.
    So good to see your smile. I'm almost there. 10 more to go. I agree fellow warrior Laurissa there is definitely light at the end of this long tunnel. We've been thru a lot. You are at the finish line and I'm almost there. Congrats Laurissa.
  • ppurdin
    ppurdin Member Posts: 1,181 Member
    #12
    Hi Laurissa
    I am glad you have finished your treatments.I finished in Jan.It takes time to get your energy back.I still have days with no energy.I am now taking tamoxifin for 5yrs.I get my first mamo friday.I am very scared over that.I was glad to hear from you.Take care. Love and Prayers. Pat.
  • ppurdin
    ppurdin Member Posts: 1,181 Member
    #13
    natly15 said:

    So good to see your smile.
    So good to see your smile. I'm almost there. 10 more to go. I agree fellow warrior Laurissa there is definitely light at the end of this long tunnel. We've been thru a lot. You are at the finish line and I'm almost there. Congrats Laurissa.

    Hi
    Hi natly.Glad to hear from you.And your almost at the finish line.Take care.Pat
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #14
    Hi Back At Ya :-)
    Laurissa it is so nice to hear from you and to heat that you are doing well. You are right there is light at the end of the tunnel how nice of you to say so, nothing like hearing it from someone who has been there.

    Hugs,

    RE
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #15
    Good to hear from you!
    I, too, was knocked out by rads. And burned? Owweee! Time has taken care of the burns (I finished 3/5) but I started back to work on 3/8, so overcoming the fatigue took a while longer. Take it easy.

    Gentle hugs,

    Sue
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #16
    natly15 said:

    So good to see your smile.
    So good to see your smile. I'm almost there. 10 more to go. I agree fellow warrior Laurissa there is definitely light at the end of this long tunnel. We've been thru a lot. You are at the finish line and I'm almost there. Congrats Laurissa.

    Hi Laurissa! So glad your
    Hi Laurissa! So glad your rads are done now! Time to party! Isn't it great to be at the finish line! You did it! Congrats!
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #17
    sbmly53 said:

    Good to hear from you!
    I, too, was knocked out by rads. And burned? Owweee! Time has taken care of the burns (I finished 3/5) but I started back to work on 3/8, so overcoming the fatigue took a while longer. Take it easy.

    Gentle hugs,

    Sue

    Laurissa! Good to see you
    Laurissa! Good to see you posting! Congrats on finishing rads! Keep your creams on for a few weeks still! Praying your skin clears up quickly for you! And, still try to get lots of rest.

    Sue :)
  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
    #18
    Ritzy said:

    Laurissa! Good to see you
    Laurissa! Good to see you posting! Congrats on finishing rads! Keep your creams on for a few weeks still! Praying your skin clears up quickly for you! And, still try to get lots of rest.

    Sue :)

    Laurissa, what good news to
    Laurissa, what good news to hear. You kept on putting one foot in front of the other and now here you are at the finish line. I've watched your journey and you handled it like a brave trouper. When you get over the fatigue, hope you can celebrate and do something fun. Thanks again for sharing your good news.
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294 Member
    #19
    Sunrae said:

    Laurissa, what good news to
    Laurissa, what good news to hear. You kept on putting one foot in front of the other and now here you are at the finish line. I've watched your journey and you handled it like a brave trouper. When you get over the fatigue, hope you can celebrate and do something fun. Thanks again for sharing your good news.

    Hi
    laurissa
    I am glad that you are doing well. good luck with your doc visit. keep in touch.
  • mournegirl
    mournegirl Member Posts: 1
    #20
    Cindy Ann said:

    Newbie.
    Haven't had surgey yet. Long story!!Diagnosed 4/26/10. Wanted to say thank you for the hope and encouragement.. I need it right now..Limbo is horrible...Thought I'd be through surgery and healing for the next treatment. Seems like a eternity!!!!I am so appreciative of all the warriors like you showing us the way and that we can do this. Thank you for lighting the path for me..
    Cindy Ann

    Surviving the big C
    Have just discovered this site. Thought you may like to hear from someone who had their cancer op 20yrs ago come Nov this year. I had a lumpectomy op and chemo for 6 months then radiotheraphy for 6 weeks. My radiotheraphy was tiring but at least no burns I got off light. Chemo was not so good, but just caught a lot of colds with low immunity and feeling sick. Hair got thinner but didn't lose it (very lucky). Just try to look on bright side. The best thing is to be positive. I really believe that helps recovery a lot, a positive attitude! Hope this helps you.
    Mournegirl
  • Scotch Freckles
    Scotch Freckles Member Posts: 273 Member
    #21
    Happy Dance Time
    It is always good to hear someone has finished the ordeal of daily rad. It's time to dance, sing, and be merry. Keep smiling and laughing. Kathryn

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