Starting rads tomorrow

Hey Dianne,
Sending positive thoughts & prayers your way. Hopefully, the 6 weeks will go by fast for you and won't be too rough on you. We will all be there with you tomorrow.

xoxo,
Jean

You'll do it
I had 6.5 weeks--seemed like an eternity in the beginning, but you do get into a rhythm and before you know it, it is finished.
Now, 2 weeks out of rads, I'm still applying vitamin E to the scar area where I had 8 boosters, but the rest of my breast is no longer sore. I used an aloe leaf and would cut a hunk of it and apply it to the whole area starting about week 3. Before that, my rad onc would only let me use Aquafor which is a greasy mess. Someone on this board recommended buying a pack of cheap white t-shirts which is a good idea. Each day I brought a sweater that I would put on my shoulders after changing into the half "paper gown" because they keep the rads room pretty cold.
While not a cake walk, rads are doable just like chemo is--just another step in the journey.
Good luck
JoAnn

missrenee said:

It does sound like a lot, but
it really goes by fast. I looked at it as having to go to a job--but the good thing was--I only had to work about 15 minutes! I had about the same schedule and only got really red toward the end. As the other gals have stated, I slathered on Eucerin cream, pure 100% aloe vera (you can buy at the drug store) and Aquafor. When I used Aquafor I put one of my hubby's old white T's on because it's so greasy. I did not blister or peel.

You'll breeze through this. Best of luck.

Hugs, Renee

Dianne .. Peace, Strength and Courage - I pray for
you. Good luck, and keep up your positive attitude! You are such a strong, vibrant WARRIOR - never forget that!

Hugs,

Vicki Sam

skipper54 said:

You can do it!
I just finished rads 1 1/2 weeks ago. Best advice I got was to get men's white cotton undershirts and turn them inside out. They're soft on the burns (you have a while for that I hope - took me 5 weeks) and protect your clothes from the creams they give you for the burns. Pamper yourself every now and then! I made sure to go out for breakfast after my 8am treatment at least once a week. This time will fly by, even if you don't think so now. How extensive is your treatment? I had 5 fields plus the 5 days of booster to the scar area. One thing for sure, it takes longer to change into those lovely fashionable gowns than it does to get the treatment.

We'll all be with you in spirit and in prayer.

Yes, you can do this! We
Yes, you can do this! We are here to help you! Start your creams right from the start, if your rads oncologist says it is ok.

Good luck,

Angie

Dianne
you will get through it! At first it seems daunting to go 5 days/week for so many weeks but it actually went by pretty fast. The fatigue does get progressively worse so sleep when you can. Also, use your cream faithfully. I didn't burn until my last 5 rads and only slightly. A few weeks later it tanned and peeled. I wish you well and look forward to your announcement that you're done!
{{hugs}} Char

cahjah75 said:

Dianne
you will get through it! At first it seems daunting to go 5 days/week for so many weeks but it actually went by pretty fast. The fatigue does get progressively worse so sleep when you can. Also, use your cream faithfully. I didn't burn until my last 5 rads and only slightly. A few weeks later it tanned and peeled. I wish you well and look forward to your announcement that you're done!
{{hugs}} Char

I did horribly with chemo
I did horribly with chemo and did very well with rads. Are you going into town? you can Pm me if you like.

cahjah75 said:

Dianne
you will get through it! At first it seems daunting to go 5 days/week for so many weeks but it actually went by pretty fast. The fatigue does get progressively worse so sleep when you can. Also, use your cream faithfully. I didn't burn until my last 5 rads and only slightly. A few weeks later it tanned and peeled. I wish you well and look forward to your announcement that you're done!
{{hugs}} Char

Hoping your rads are going
Hoping your rads are going well for you. Update us when you get some time.


Hugs, Leeza

laughs_a_lot said:

Just do it.
I suspect the hardest part is over. I am sure it will not be easy but probably better than what you have been through. Keep on keepin on.

Sending you lots of good
Sending you lots of good luck with rads!


Hugs, Megan

missrenee said:

It does sound like a lot, but
it really goes by fast. I looked at it as having to go to a job--but the good thing was--I only had to work about 15 minutes! I had about the same schedule and only got really red toward the end. As the other gals have stated, I slathered on Eucerin cream, pure 100% aloe vera (you can buy at the drug store) and Aquafor. When I used Aquafor I put one of my hubby's old white T's on because it's so greasy. I did not blister or peel.

You'll breeze through this. Best of luck.

Hugs, Renee

Good luck!
I know that it seems like a long time, but, soon you will be a rad grad. Be sure and use your creams everyday and lots of them and get lots of rest as rads will wear you out.


Good luck!

cahjah75 said:

Dianne
you will get through it! At first it seems daunting to go 5 days/week for so many weeks but it actually went by pretty fast. The fatigue does get progressively worse so sleep when you can. Also, use your cream faithfully. I didn't burn until my last 5 rads and only slightly. A few weeks later it tanned and peeled. I wish you well and look forward to your announcement that you're done!
{{hugs}} Char

It does seem like a long
It does seem like a long time, but, I hope it will go very fast for you. After awhile it just becomes routine, like going to a job.


Keep us posted as to how you are.


Hugs, Kylez