Today was my last day! Thank God! I am so done with all the different kinds of treatment. I have been dealing with some form of "getting well" all year long. Although I still have things left to do, Herceptin until January 20th and at least two surgeries, the brutal stuff is behind me. To … Continue reading Radiation–Treatment 24 to 28
Month: October 2016
The Effects Keep Coming
My last full chemo treatment was June 3rd. I still get Herceptin every three weeks to target the HER2 protein, but it doesn't carry the same dire warnings of potential side effects. I have hair now and my fatigue is nearly gone. However, some effects are still making themselves known. I have begun to notice … Continue reading The Effects Keep Coming
Radiation–Treatment 19 to 23
One more week left! I am ready for this to be over. I am so burnt right now. I am in pain 90% of the time. I take ibuprofen, and it helps, but the pain is always there. Even wearing a shirt hurts, so most of the time at home I go without one on. … Continue reading Radiation–Treatment 19 to 23
A Video of One of My Radiation Treatments
I recorded a radiation session last week. I did some editing on it. I blurred some personal information that was displayed and my exposed breast. Also, I added notes to help explain what was happening. So if you are interested in how radiation works, take a look! https://youtu.be/1_Hsz5dt2l4
Radiation–Treatment 14 to 18
One more week down! I was reminded this week of how dangerous this radiation stuff really is for me. I was walking out of the radiation room on Monday and looked at the door separating me from the technicians. That is a thick freakin' door! It's about 8 inches (20 cm) thick. Now, this door … Continue reading Radiation–Treatment 14 to 18
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