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Ashamed: I think about (and plan for) dying. Do you?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Apr 7, 2023 | Replies (196)Comment receiving replies
Wow @mir123, thanks for sharing that. I know NETs can be anywhere, but usually GI or lung. Haven't heard of breast till now. Sorry to hear you have an aggressive type. I had radiation for my aggressive recurrent breast cancer in my chest wall - 27 treatments. Had surgery first, but a positive margin. Radiation just felt like a minor sunburn for the first 15-20 treatments then the fatigue and skin issues suddenly kicked in. Treatments are quick and painless each day. In and out in 10-15 min. Like getting a scan. That was two years ago, so I don't remember the timeline exactly. The worst was over 2-3 weeks after the radiation was over. Glad I had it. Just really, really be proactive and apply the cream 2-3 times a day as suggested. I used Calendula cream from day one. Praying for your comfort, joy, decisions and miracle cure.
I love all the things you are doing to make the most of each day and life. Happy you have a supportive hubby.
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Thank you! Your note came at the right time--I've just had the set up for radiation. I'll do 15 treatments, with another 5 optional. I have a huge supply of Calendula! I am worried about fatigue--particularly after treatment. I'm disabled with chronic pain and mobility issues--so fatigue is already my middle name. However, I am an expert at resting! I hope to feel well enough post treatment to take my husband to a music festival for his 70th birthday. But I know to get a nice hotel and personally to only aspire to one event per day. Thank you for the prayers and the encouragement. And for your kindness! Surprisingly, my radiation oncologist has been very collaborative and said simply that I can take 4 days off a any point in series, and of course quit if I can't go on. Th fact that I don't feel pressured is actually an incentive