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Radiation Creams and Gels: An Inexpensive Alternative

 I have read some info about gels and creams advertised to help during radiataion treatment. Some people swear by them, but the best ones can dent your pocket book!   It is always a good idea to first ask your doctor what is safe to put on your skin. Whatever is on your skin gets radiated too, and you don't want any weird... Read moreChevron
posted 07/14/2010, comments (3)|
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Reflections on Surgeries gone by and Radiation Continues...blegh!

O, my. How tender, my booby!   Ouchy. Ouchy. Everything from my chest up to my neck and from my sternum to my armpit...the window of radiation area-- is brownish-red, and hot and itchy!   I take some Aleve, then put lots of udder creme on it...and a little cortizone creme at night. Now I am taking half of a darvocet to ease the pain... Read moreChevron
posted 07/07/2010, comments (16)|
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Not out of the Woods: Rads after chemo is hard for me.

Today is a very tired day. My body will not do what I ask it to. It won't walk, or stand, or make the bed. It is so tired, my head feels heavy on my neck. (8{Radiation is a daily event, and cumulative, like chemo. I am still having chemo side effects too. That is a big surprise to me. The flavor of chemicals is still on my tastebuds, and the... Read moreChevron
posted 06/22/2010, comments (4)|
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How Do we do it?

I thought the same thing. How am I going to get through this? How will I survive it? Will I be scarred? Will I still be able to do things I love? How will this effect my loved one? How will this permanently change me?   How will I survive chemotherapy? It is so scary. How could I possibly decide on a doctor, a treatment plan....what does... Read moreChevron
posted 06/17/2010, comments (2)|
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Radiation is Annoying.

Radiation is annoying. Every morning, my alarm goes off, I get dressed and scram to the hospital. It is really high tech. I have a badge I swipe with my picture ID to go in the VIP Rad door...that means I AM actually officially RAD. Then I have my own dressing room, and soft lighting, and soft hospital robe. But I am skipping the robes. I... Read moreChevron
posted 06/11/2010, comment (1)|
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