Hi ladies

just back home but been out for food nd visiting family. 

So... met oncologist who was lovely. Only new things I learnt were def having 3 wks RT. They don’t do fluorescent tats (could use semi permanent which will fade -  if any residue left can have removed and if I need need any creams they will provide).

I’ve been marked up ( 4 tats - look like pen dots- very small).

My first RT session is on Monday 30th October. I will indeed b finished well before Xmas yeahhh.

I was advised breast may swell and can retain fluid for a few months post RT and breast may remain more firm over RT site. My skin may take on the appearance of mild sunburn. There will b some lung damage but because I have never smoked the effects I feel should b minimal. 

Finally when finished all sessions  it is very common to experience low mood. When things finally slow down you have time to process everything and it is usually then that it hits you. Advised me to join the group that meets once a month at the hospital to talk with others who share similar experiences as this often helps. 

All in all not a bad experience what so ever:-)

hope every one is feeling well

take care

sandra x

OMG Dr Foster- I really enjoyed S1 but S2... 2 yrs later and she hasn’t moved on- I mean .... really!!! I had t stop watching cos I was getting t the point I wanted t grab her by the throat point t the ground nd tell her that is her dignity- pick it up off the floor - put it on and move on :-) :-) :-). 

Maybe illiciting such a strong emotion made it good drama but I couldn’t take her any more ha ha. 

But erm...enjoy lol x

Welcome to the tats club! Hopefully rad will be smooth sailing.

Low mood is one thing but I cannot describe what I've been feeling off and on. I absolutely hate the whole ordeal and need to deal with all the feelings. Was absolutely strong and in control throughout. Yes even had meltdowns and cried but gotta figure it out. Latest is palpitations and feeling like my heart is coming up my throat. Pain is there off and on with fatigue. I suppose 6 wèeks of treatment will take time to heal.  Seeing consultant tues so will ask loads of questions.

I'm really glad you'll both be able to have xmas with no rad treatment to go thru.

I couldn't stop watching it coz they were both as bad as each other!

 Going with the oncologist wanted to raise the issues without too much emphasis but I  knew when she started to advise joining the patient participation group to help me through that it was probably going to b tough going. You had double the treatment I am going to have so bless u have done so well to manage to the degree that you have. 

I’m so surprised that none of the tats are actually on my breast. 1 on both of my sides parallel to my breasts and 2  on my breastplate between my breasts. 

The oncologist did say I could experience shooting pains similar to those after my op which is a bit worrying cos I still actually get them now ( I’m 4 wks post op today).

Eeee dr foster- I  kept thinking- u will ruin your career woman. Lol 

Take care

sandra x

Ladies I had 6 tats which have disappeared - little dots so hopefully so will yours.

Thanks for encouragement Sandra and Rileyroo. Have either of you started tamoxifen? Mood swings are also as a result of hormones settling when starting it. I still get shooting pains 8 months after. Pain is something I've just gotten used to. At times it takes my breath away so am afraid the burning feeling and pain has remained for me.

Yes most definitely breast is never the same but at least its still there. That's what i keep telling myself. Alas gotta keep moving forward! I won't lie and say it gets better but at least we are able to move forward.

Yep, already taking the stuff, have been since early September. I got my dose rearranged so I take 10mg twice a day instead of one 20mg once a day. The world was coming to and end on the one tablet, this is more manageable for me. I started by cutting a tablet in half and doing it that way, got the Onc to sort it when I went for appointment. 

Hi 

I got a couple of the freedom comfort bras ready for when I had my op. They r front fastening nd u buy them according to your bra size cup size not needed cos the cups stretch. So the ones I got ( size38) the cups stretch fitting b-c-d-dd all on the one bra. They do sizes from a 34 to 48. Mine were a comfortable supporting fit even when I was tender post op. I got mine on amazon. 

Hoping these will see me through RT too :-)

sandra x