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Ending Radiation

Posted by babs28 @babs28, Jun 1 9:57am

OK, I'm having feelings. I have two more radiation sessions left. I swear I'm depressed! Maybe it's fear. Maybe it's just the fatigue peaking. Maybe it's both of those. As nervous as I was about going through radiation treatment thus far it hasn't been that bad. I know symptoms can peak after you stop treatments. I, at least, felt like something was being done to treat the cancer, to decrease the risk of recurrence. I trust my doctors that this is the correct plan of care for me. I looked up some research on my own that echoed what my doctors had recommended. After I'm done with radiation then I will have a follow up MRI of the uninvolved breast that has already been biopsied and is benign. They want to keep an eye on a couple of areas that were seen on the first MRI. And I will have yearly diagnostic mammograms. I just feel like I'll be living in constant fear of my cancer returning. That is not a healthy way to live. The only thing I can actually control is my lifestyle. I need to be much better with that. What feelings have others had about finishing treatment?

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pat9892 | @pat9892 | 6 days ago
In reply to @gailmarienewton "I have an antibiotic to put on, 3 creams for itch, and Aquaphor… under my armpit..." + (show)
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I have an antibiotic to put on, 3 creams for itch, and Aquaphor… under my armpit is the worse… looks like a piece of red salmon!

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@gailmarienewton I'm sorry you have been so badly burned. Yes, it will pass, the itching is annoying. Sometimes I just used a cold dampened washcloth on the area to stop the itching. Then would apply cream as needed. Aquaphor is a good product for healing. I think the anxiety is there for most as we have gone through the treatments and follow ups. As the treatments get further away you will feel less anxious but it takes a bit of time because it has encompassed so much of your life. Best to you as you now can begin healing and regaining time back in your life, and not working around so many appointments. I hope you can celebrate in some form after your last session, whether it's with a loved one, friend, or sitting outside with nature for a bit. Make sure you give yourself a pat on the back and a smile in the mirror because you deserve it!

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