I'm afraid being tired is going to be par for course now. Wow that lady should've contacted them at least. I was in the trains so tried to avoid rush hour but there's always traffic - both cars and people.

I wear lenses all the time and I now have to wear reading glasses on top of them when reading or texting so at least there'll be less typos! 

Has your appetite been effected at all? Make sure you rest. Talking from experience of course! Lol!

Am better but still a bit tired. Going to exercise class ti see if that'll help. Went for scan and dr doing scan said all looked normal so that was great. Think have had more hospital appts than hot dinners this year! Horrid thing is whenever I go it brings all the emotions back of the whole ordeal. Nevermind at least its one of the best ones. Take it easy.

Was kind of expecting tiredness but was hoping for a bit longer before it kicked in!

Appetite is OK, not wanting lots of food but wanting to eat more often so trying to have things like fruit or water. Had cakes today for some one's birthday, wasn't that bothered but it was bought for me before I got to work. 

I wear bi focal specs, couldn't handle varifocals. I'm fine with distance but hopeless close up. 

Scan was good news, one plus at least. Know what you mean about bringing it all back, saw my original consultant in the near distance today, hands went clammy and I started to feel panicky but I guess the whole cancer experience is going to take a long time before it takes a back seat in our lives. 

Yep one thing and one day at a time.

Yes scan was a plus. It's getting a bit ridiculous how many times I'm up at hospital as I've finished treatment. Got gynae appt end of oct the week later my mammogram - first one after being diagnosed and treated. Yikes!

Hopefully sun will be shining tomorrow and another pleasant day.

Hi ladies

sorry late t convo. 

Great news on the scan front jbains bet ya relieved ( I am for u ).

You r doing so well Rileyroo. Nearly first set of 5 done - and cake:-)

my wounds are pretty much healed get the odd unexpected shooting pain ( even when sitting doing nothing) and a lot of itching now. Prob just more healing.

bless I know what u both mean about hosps- I had not been to a hospital sine birth of youngest 34 yrs ago then wham.. there every week. Can’t wait for word on RT but enjoying a few days not needing t go t hosp.

take care ladies- keep well in mind nd body 

Sandra x

Afternoon ladies:-)

hope everyone is feeling well.

Quick update:- hosp just rung I have my RT planning meeting on Thurs 19th with RT starting a couple of wks later. I was given the choice so gonna have mornings.

This news makes me happy cos will b finished in good time for Christmas yeahhhh. Fear will no doubt set in later but today I’m happy.

take care

Sandra x

That's definitely better than it could have been and will be

out of the way for Xmas!

Ta muchly ladies. 

Sure panic will set in but at min just happy at timing.

U have asked already how Rileyroo is so just wondering how u r jbains:-)

take care

sandra x

Ta muchly ladies. 

Sure panic will set in but at min just happy at timing.

U have asked already how Rileyroo is so just wondering how u r jbains:-)

take care

sandra x

Yes, how are you JBains? You reassure and support the rest of us so let us do the same for you?!

No need to panic, the actual zapping is pretty straightforward. 

My first three appointments were slightly longer as they were also imaging to make sure that as little lung as possible was being hit. This week I'm in and out in 15 minutes and that includes getting undressed and creaming up and dressed afterwards. Got a great bunch of radiographers, professional and caring. They've got a good sense of humour as well which helps! Bonus 

Ah thank for the reassurance u r a star. 

I feel really prepped thanks t you nd jbains. 

Have u had any sickness or tiredness?

take care

sandra x

Have felt a bit gippy at times, radiographer said try having a ginger biscuit before going for treatment and it seems to work. I am getting tired, thought it was a bit early but apparently some people do get the tiredness earlier than others. Skin doing OK tho both on back and breast. Managing to get cream on both before I leave the hospital which might be helping. Disappear to the loo's on a regular basis to put either aloe vera or aveeno pn depending on how I feel!

That’s brill hope I’m the same. 

Told my girls about the creams etc nd they brought me a pretty little basket with them all in. All with a pretty lil bow on lol. 

Oh how my gifts have changed lol x

A paint roller is handy for getting the cream on your back!!!

I guess when all treatment is ended there is truly nothing to distract our minds anymore. 

It shows your strength to recognise u need some help to work through some things and both surprised and delighted that you don’t have a long wait to see ur councillor. 

Please don’t feel u need to be strong for us- that is not what this forum is about. It’s here to feel not alone on this road - that road does not end when we complete treatment. 

If u r happy to support others that’s great but it’s not a necessity. Yours nd Rileyroos support has without a doubt made my road a lot easier than it would have been without your input - thank you  

meanwhile we are here and we are listening. I am going to send both u and Rileyroo a friend request - if u prefer not t accept that is fine I won’t take offence:-) it means if anyone wants to private message rather than put on an open forum u can. It’s just gives an option. Just gotta work out how to lol .

thinking of u jbains 

take care 

Sandra x

No idea how it works but happy if anyone would prefer to chat by other means, e mail text or shock, horror an actual phone call!