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Radiation therapy for vulvar cancer

Posted by vsinn2000 @vsinn2000, Nov 5, 2017

I am trying to find information from others who have had this treatment. My apointment is soon but my anxiety needs information sooner.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 11, 2017
In reply to @vsinn2000 "Thank goodness for that! Is it gonna be available for labs and the chemo evaluation I..." + (show)
@vsinn2000

Thank goodness for that! Is it gonna be available for labs and the chemo evaluation I have after that? You're going to need some PT for that hand by the time I get through this! I really need to give you a hugeneral hug and tell you thank you in person. You have no idea how big a part you've been to get me through this!
Hugs,
Vicky

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@vsinn2000

Wishing you well and saying a prayer for you!

Teresa

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vsinn2000 | @vsinn2000 | Dec 12, 2017

I did it! Almost no tears through radiation. The gel conducting square is very painful so that still makes tears roll when they snug it up and then peel it off. Chemo, well, I'm working on that. They are working very hard to head off side effects and keep them from getting started at all! Very much appreciated! Tonight has been ok. Still exhausted but everyone is very sup portobello and hubby did dishes for the first time in 28 years! Centerstone is taking good care of us. Thank you both again, very much,
Vicky Sinn

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 13, 2017
In reply to @vsinn2000 "I did it! Almost no tears through radiation. The gel conducting square is very painful so..." + (show)
@vsinn2000

I did it! Almost no tears through radiation. The gel conducting square is very painful so that still makes tears roll when they snug it up and then peel it off. Chemo, well, I'm working on that. They are working very hard to head off side effects and keep them from getting started at all! Very much appreciated! Tonight has been ok. Still exhausted but everyone is very sup portobello and hubby did dishes for the first time in 28 years! Centerstone is taking good care of us. Thank you both again, very much,
Vicky Sinn

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@vsinn2000 Hello Vicky:

I'm so pleased to hear that you got through it! I applaud you for your courage. (Can you hear the applause?)

I'm sure you are tired - I hope you rest well - tell hubby we said thanks for doing the dishes!

Teresa

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vsinn2000 | @vsinn2000 | Dec 13, 2017

Teresa,
I can hear hear it! It was happening right along with my mental happy dance that I was doing. Lol.
I was more weary than tired. I think it's the emotional roller coaster that got me. Last night I was flat out tired. This morning isn't terribly bad but I have a visit with the doc and radiation so we'll see after that.
Hubby made a trip to the store for groceries that are tummy friendly and a few medical supplies to help comply with chemo safety guidelines. He even brought my dog, Justice, a new squeaky toy and a bag of his favorite treats. He fixed me BLT's, one of my favorites and knows I'll eat them. But he also wanted to get them fixed before any smell sensitivity kicked in and ruined them for me.
Dishes, favorite meals, special shopping, bedding changes in the middle of the night, dog duty during treatments- yes, he is one special guy!
Hugs back to you,
Vicky

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 13, 2017
In reply to @vsinn2000 "Teresa, I can hear hear it! It was happening right along with my mental happy dance..." + (show)
@vsinn2000

Teresa,
I can hear hear it! It was happening right along with my mental happy dance that I was doing. Lol.
I was more weary than tired. I think it's the emotional roller coaster that got me. Last night I was flat out tired. This morning isn't terribly bad but I have a visit with the doc and radiation so we'll see after that.
Hubby made a trip to the store for groceries that are tummy friendly and a few medical supplies to help comply with chemo safety guidelines. He even brought my dog, Justice, a new squeaky toy and a bag of his favorite treats. He fixed me BLT's, one of my favorites and knows I'll eat them. But he also wanted to get them fixed before any smell sensitivity kicked in and ruined them for me.
Dishes, favorite meals, special shopping, bedding changes in the middle of the night, dog duty during treatments- yes, he is one special guy!
Hugs back to you,
Vicky

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@vsinn2000

Hubby is definitely a keeper! You are both planning and preparing well for this experience. The past few days you have come to mind (often) and I've been praying for you. You are now one of my heroes!

Teresa

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vsinn2000 | @vsinn2000 | Dec 13, 2017

Care provider visit today, the radiation. Had a pain spike in between appointments that knocked the windividual out of me. But gutted it out, finished radiation and headed back to Centerstone. I took a nap while hubby ran some errands. He's baking me a pie. I made him his favorite cookies yesterday.
I was not aware of all the chemo precautions so that was a big of a shock for us both. Adjusting all the time it seems.
My service dog has been rock solid. Perfectly behaved and showing up a couple other dogs not so well behaved, in that snooty, nose in the air, superior yorkie way! Lol
Hope you have a wonderful evening,
Vicky

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vsinn2000 | @vsinn2000 | Dec 13, 2017

Stupid phone.
Then radiation
Knocked the wind out of me

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 13, 2017
In reply to @vsinn2000 "Care provider visit today, the radiation. Had a pain spike in between appointments that knocked the..." + (show)
@vsinn2000

Care provider visit today, the radiation. Had a pain spike in between appointments that knocked the windividual out of me. But gutted it out, finished radiation and headed back to Centerstone. I took a nap while hubby ran some errands. He's baking me a pie. I made him his favorite cookies yesterday.
I was not aware of all the chemo precautions so that was a big of a shock for us both. Adjusting all the time it seems.
My service dog has been rock solid. Perfectly behaved and showing up a couple other dogs not so well behaved, in that snooty, nose in the air, superior yorkie way! Lol
Hope you have a wonderful evening,
Vicky

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@vsinn2000

I'm glad that your service dog has "attitude." Love your description of the "nose in the air."

Teresa

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 13, 2017
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@vsinn2000

Stupid phone.
Then radiation
Knocked the wind out of me

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Hi Vicky, I appreciate getting your updates. Did you know that we have a discussion dedicated to animals, specifically service animals and the therapeutic powers of pets. Check it out here:
- What Pets Can Do: Health & Healing https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-pets-can-do-health-and-healing/

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