I had 8 chemo and 35 radiation treatments. Nine months after treatment I found a new lump and had a partial vulvectomy. Very grateful that the “lump” was scar tissue from the radiation.
I was fortunate that chemo was not bad at all. Talk to your doctor/nurse about anti nausea meds and meds in case you have neuropathy.
Regarding radiation, I think the most important thing is to listen to your body. When you’re tired rest. You probably won’t be able to do what you’re used to doing, but that’s ok. Give yourself a break. The radiologist can recommend lotions for skin irritation. Also, you might want to consider 100% cotton “ boy shorts” underwear. Cotton because it’s soft and breathable, and trust me won’t want tight underwear or pants for that matter.
I did loose my hair and it came back curly. Something’s that you don’t think about or at least I didn’t with the hair loss- I lost my eyebrows, eyelashes (could not figure out why I was having so much trouble putting on mascara 🤦‍♀️
all hair on my face, arms and legs, which wasn’t a bad thing . These are all fixable and temporary. Just remember to take care of you, let people help you and be kind to yourself❣️
One more thing… 8 years a survivor and I still have some curl to my hair. I consider it my reminder to be thankful.
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