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Peglove

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Radiation Laser Beam Ready

I got tattoed for rads today. I only had to get one tattoo, because I had some moles they could use as guides! I was so happy about that! It is one tiny little dot on my side, and the rest are stickers that stay on for a long time. They used a little mole I have on my chest as a center guide, and I was feeling quite triumphant I did not have to... Read moreChevron
posted 06/03/2010, comments (6)|
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Last But Not Least: Stay Calm.

  Hi All,   I had my las chemo, and though it was my last, I still have to go through the effects of the chems in my body. Today was tough...feeling burned from the inside out.   I let my family and friends know that this was my last chemo treatment, and many of them hope that it will be "easier" but it is hard to explain that... Read moreChevron
posted 05/02/2010, comments (8)|
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OUCH! and an MRI update.

I'm all done, but I sure don't feel done. I guess because I am a living billboard for cancer. I have this awesome newly fat and mangled physique. Hot stuff I tell you. Maybe it will feel more final when I get my port removed.    So I got my MRI results back for restaging and to look for mets. Here is a Tracey-fied version of what it... Read moreChevron
posted 01/05/2010, comment (1)|
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Met with oncologist today...

  And the verdict is in.    Start my chemo in mid-Feb, after my recovery from my margin clean-up on Jan 7th. My dog almost died the week of my surgery so I pushed it back. Just as well, it gave me time to think things through, time with my family, and Christmas, and New Years' Eve parties to go to!   I will have 4 rounds... Read moreChevron
posted 12/19/2009, comments (2)|
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What is Breast Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy, also known as sealed source radiotherapy or endocurietherapy, is a form of radiotherapy where a radioactive source is placed inside or next to the area requiring treatment. Brachytherapy is commonly used to treat localized prostate cancer, cervical cancer and cancers of the head and neck.Breast brachytherapy is a 5-day radiation... Read moreChevron
posted 11/22/2009, comment (1)|
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