Jane, how are things going for you???

Hi Bev, Robin & Judy

well I've had 2 radiation treatments as of today. First day took awhile because xrays were taken, four tattoos were added to the three I already had and they worked on positioning me then the radiation.

Dr.Weiss was there making sure everything was to her liking and told me she will be talking with me every Monday.

Today when I came home I felt a little dizzy and tired, but am sure it was all in my imagination. I can't believe it's possible to feel fatigue already. I know that's a common side effect and I would be better off not to dwell on it.

Today there was a lady in the waiting room named Rose. She is a volunteer and a BC survivor she brings her Poodle Libby every Wednesday. Next week is Libby's 6th birthday so there is going to be a party. Rose had BC 15 years ago and just had surgery and radiation probably because she was stage 0.

Judy, thanks for such a complete post on your rads experience and the info on Arimidex. How sad to hear about your friend and I too have to wonder if the outcome would have been different had she continued Tamoxifin. While I haven't started my hormone therapy I have read many posts on breastcancer.org about the terrible side effects some of the ladies have, but not everyone, it's no wonder that some just stop the drug in hopes of stopping the pain.

By all means be sure to have a Pet or Dexa scan for your bones.

As for the driving time a friend takes me so we get a chance to talk during the ride so it's not bad at all.

Robin, what good news that you survived lung CA and I can see why you worried about radiation. Is your BC a new cancer or mets from your lung...which I doubt very much.

My rads are done in just the way you described to protect my heart and lungs.

We are also having snow this Friday, beautiful stuff, but I too have had enough. Nice that Spring is right around the corner.

Thanks for thinking about me, means a lot to hear something like that. I was very touched.

Bev, as always you have encouraged me from day one, don't know what I would have done without you.

I feel a strong bond with all you girls and that goes for Tavish too.

I love you all.

Jane

Yes Robin so far so good, but everyday expecting to start to burn. Laying on that table and hearing the machine radiate you is a bit scary.

Picked up two Rx today that I will be using when needed. Biafine & betamethasone cream.

I live in Eastern PA 20 miles from Philadelphia and we are going to get around 8 to 12 inches of snow, not so bad. Where do you live? You're really getting hit.

After rads tomorrow I'm going to be staying with a friend in Levittown over the Super Bowl weekend, big party planned on Sunday, so will be off line until Monday so have a nice weekend...enjoy the snow...if you can.  :-)

Jane