doris's Cancer Blog
May 14, 2008
| STARTING RADIATION | Views: 123 |
Well today I had my first of 28 radiation treatments.
I was nervous. Ya know, the fear of the unknown.
But the whole process wasn’t that bad. I kept telling
myself that nothing could be as bad as chemo! I am sure
many of you know what I mean.
Once I was positioned correctly, which took about 5-10 minutes, the actual treatment took less than a minute.
I now have special lotion to use twice a day and special deo to use also.
My doctor tells me that I might have some “sun burn” issues, but everyone is different. He also tells me that my the third week of treatment is when I will feel tired.
I hope I can continue to work (as I did with chemo), but
there are days I just want to lay down and nap.
I wish you all the best!
Doris.
06.22.08 - 
Thanks for your support -
Do not ignore the need for naps…That is one of the best parts of being a survivor, nobody sweats you when you say, “I need a nap”
Get a favorite blankie, something warm and soft and make sure it is close by when you need it. I have blogged this before, but never underestimate the beauty of a blanket and a soft place to snuggle.
Prayers and well wishes
Mac
Doris,
Our health historys are very similar, thank you for posting. I dont know how I found this site, in many ways I am glad I did.In some ways it scares me and makes me sad. Just like looking at the portfolio pictures of the reconstructed breasts.So much illness and so much pain. I have stage II and was told I would not need radiation. I really dont understand how they decide. I am going in for my mastectomy this coming thursday and will be following up with 4 month of chemo.I am a single mom and hope I will be able to work thru all this, meaning get up and go to work. HOw sore were you? Can you tell me about the node procedure. I respect my Doctor, but I think he is … well he is a Doctor and not a mom, girlfriend or woman.
Thank you for your strength and story.
Shelly
Good luck with radiation! And naps are great!
I didn’t have money for the lotion, but boy does it work. Finally the nurses gave me some samples which saved me. Be sure to use that. You are on the home stretch.