Pippin 24

 Hi piping 24,I see from your comments to your post that you now know you will be having 15 sessions of radiotherapy, and that's the same amount of radiotherapy sessions I had. I went every day for three weeks,but not the weekends. You will be fine,I was asked to have small tattoo dots in black ink to be done aa it waa easier for the radiologist to line you up each day,as ut saves them time. But being on this site ,I noticed some lady's didn't have them,as they didn't want a permanent reminder of seeing those tiny dots on thier body, some did have them and said they were so small ,you couldn't see them, others who had them didn't like them. So I asked the radiotherapy team if it was possible for me not to have them  ,as ud researched and found out it could be done by marking a tape and sticking it on your body where it needed to be. So they said will you just have one,under where your arm will cover it,and we will do the rest with the tape, but you mustn't get the ones with tape wet. So I agreed to that,when I showed I covered the dots with taoe with cling film and tape to stick it to my body, was very carefull not to actualy stick the cling film to the actual tape where the dots were. It worked well and I waa glad I had asked and did it this way. 

You don't really feel anything much,the machine does make a noise but nothing you can't handle.  I used E 45 cream as was suggested by the radiotherapy on my breast, as it does get a bit like mild sunburn after  a while. Yes it does make you a bit tired,but again that was ok,you can still function normally.  Hope all goes well for you .

Hi Jassoscared, thank you so much for your very informative post, it is really helpful. I have got my E45 cream already, so pleased to hear they recommended it to you. I'm not too worried about the tattoos, but will have a chat to them about it. I'm going on Thursday to have the ct scam and markings and will be given a schedule for a couple of weeks time. I hope you are keeping well. Xx

Hi, I would definitely recommend the walking, as it's so good for the mindset. Unfortunately I've had to put it on hold temporarily, due to part of my tummy wound from the reconstruction being slow to heal. I'm really hoping I'll be back to it very shortly Maybe you could find a local walking group near to you, I know we have a couple in my area. Sound like you have a really healthy diet, which is always a good thing. I've been a target member at slimming world for 8 years and still attending on a Wednesday  morning. It's great to meet up with others for coffee and share ideas and recipes. The group has also been very supportive, while I've been going through this journey. Although we find these forums really helpful, as you say, it's not for everyone. People deal with things in the best way for them. Xx

Pippin 24,yes i have thought about it,but the groups I've seen around my area all look young and fit,ive judt turned 68 first week of November ,and inthinkni would hold them back,aa i have both knees that the knee caps have  worn away with artherirus. ,which inalso gave in t hands wrists back ,.

But I will try in summer of 2025. I used to belong to weight watchers years ago ,so I know slimming groups are great. Good for you that you  still go and are still maintaining your weight. I used to be a size 8/10 ,but now also size 14/16. I think if incan start walking it will help me to lose a few pounds aa well, as scince being on the Letrazole which I have to take for another 6yrs. Anyway ill say Goodnight now,not goong to become yet though lol. Xx

Hi Jassoscared,  you'll probably find with walking groups, that abilities vary. People often stick with the people of a similar ability. Maybe something to plan for in the Spring. Might be a bit cold at the moment, if you suffer with arthritis. Or maybe consider a walking pad, that you could use at home. I am 62, but luckily don't suffer too much with joint pain so far. Xx

Pippin 24, Hi its good you don't suffer with joint pain ,and yes the winter months make it worse. I donwalk around my living room evety time the adverts are on ,on the tv lol,its surprising how many steps  you can do,just by doing that.  I  will walk more in the summer for sure,just got to push myself next year.  It's really turned cold today ,hearings on and I'm still feeling a bit cold. .I'll see next summer if I can find any one who wants to walk ,if not I'll push myself to go on my own, as I.know it will be good for me. My grandad always used to say to me when I was young, im alright as long as I.keep moving . Lol he's so right about that , and they do say lose it if you dont use it,another true saying . Xx 

My mum always says that saying to my dad, but the other way around. Use it or you'll lose it lol!! Really has turned cold, I really don't like winter, except for Christmas of course! Xx

Pippin  24

 Ha ha maybe I got it wrong ,wouldn't surprise me lol,me neither much prefer summer time. Winters OK ,but cold isn't for me ,I'd much rather be to hot,than too cold.  Snow if it settles does look pretty  but when  it turns to icy  muddy slush not   so much,ok if you dont have to go out in it. Hope we don't get snow like.some places have. Xx

Hey Pippin 24 

I’m also off to my CT scan and radiotherapy planning session tomorrow so would be be good to compare notes, I’m now 9 weeks post surgery and radio won’t be until 12th dec I think - x

Hi Karlywarlyspider, would be great to keep in touch to compare notes. I had my surgery 5 weeks ago, think my radiotherapy will be starting much the same time as yours. Apparently will receive my schedule tomorrow. I have to go to a different hospital for the radiotherapy and not looking forward to the journey much. Will be glad to get it over with though. Good luck for tomorrow, hope all goes well. Xx

Hope you got ok today Pippin?

im also at a different hospital for radiotherapy- it was all fine, just the CT scan and little tattoos (that didn’t hurt) I’ve got to go again on 6th dec for a consent form - why on earth I couldn’t have done it today ♀️

the worst bit was trying to park and find out here to go in the hospital. Jimmys is HUGE!

did get a letter for free parking though, I have my first radio appt but won’t receive the next ones until 6th December ….

Hi Karlywarlyspider, all went well today, I too had the ct scan and tattoos. They got me to sign consent form while I was there. I also got my schedule and start on 5th of December. Last appointment is on boxing day, but phoned when I got home, as can't make that day. They said system was down, so I have to phone back tomorrow. They said it shouldn't be a problem to change it. The only issue is that a lot of the appointments are before 9am, so traffic on motorway could be bad at this time. Will have to see how it goes. I got your friend request and  accepted, not quite sure how the private messaging works, so if I don't respond straight away, bear with me. I'll be glad when this stage is done, not worried about it, but will be tiring. I expect you feel the same. Xx

Hi Karlywarlyspider, all went well today, I too had the ct scan and tattoos. They got me to sign consent form while I was there. I also got my schedule and start on 5th of December. Last appointment is on boxing day, but phoned when I got home, as can't make that day. They said system was down, so I have to phone back tomorrow. They said it shouldn't be a problem to change it. The only issue is that a lot of the appointments are before 9am, so traffic on motorway could be bad at this time. Will have to see how it goes. I got your friend request and  accepted, not quite sure how the private messaging works, so if I don't respond straight away, bear with me. I'll be glad when this stage is done, not worried about it, but will be tiring. I expect you feel the same. Xx