Radiation

[kduck]

I start radiation today, for the 1.7 cm in my lymph node. I Wanted to share with everyone. I have not told my family because I didn't want to worry anyone. I just want to protect my family from everything i have to go thru. Please keep me in your prayers. After this week, I have 5 weeks left. God bless!

[MyMiracle13]

I hope all goes well with your radiation therapy. I know you want to spare your family from worry but sometimes it’s good to share one’s burden. I’m sure your family loves you and will want to help you any way they can. Just my thoughts.

[kduck in reply to MyMiracle13]

I know they would, but it'd like I feel their pain. I keep telling myself not to carry all this alone but I feel more comfortable talking to my mbc sisters because you guys understand what Im going thru better then anyone. Thanks for your response.

[Susan1953]

You are in my thoughts and prayers today. I have not had radiation but I hope it will not be difficult for you. You are not alone.

[hopenowandtomorrow]

Praying for you!!!

[kduck in reply to hopenowandtomorrow]

Thanks

[mariootsi]

You are in my prayers.

[Maludagui]

🙏❤️

[mariootsi]

I had 33 sessions of radiation with my initial dx. I can tell you the worse side effect is fatigue which you are probably used to on your meds!

I'll be thinking of you as radiation is very effective!!!

Praying for good outcome for you!!!!

[kduck in reply to mariootsi]

Thank you so much

[Red71]

I think your family would like to know and help you too but you know them better than we do. Just remember that they want their wife, mother, sister, daughter, not a superhero!

I had only 10 sessions of radiation on two of my spine lesions that were causing a lot of pain. It wiped me out after the third treatment. I couldn’t drive myself because of the back pain I was being treated for but after the third treatment I wouldn’t have wanted to drive through traffic with the way I was feeling. However there were women who came in by themselves so I am sure everybody is different so we will hope for the best for you!

[PJBinMI]

I nearly bled to death after my daughter was born and endured a long hospitalization. I was 1500 miles from family other than my husband and didn't want to worry them. When my mother called and found out what was going on, she pointed out to me that if she can't know that I will let her know when something is terribly wrong, she can never be sure that I am okay! That lesson really hit home and I make a real point of keeping my family up to date with what's going on with me. My daughter has gone to a couple of important onc appts with me, even though it is a two hour drive each way for her and she has to take a day off from teaching. My husband goes with me to any appt that isn't totally routine. Yesterday my daughter called to tell me that her hemoglobin is low and that her doctor has put her on iron pills and is doing more tests. So she got the message, too, and I know we both appreciate staying connected over this. I just had to share that and I hope it doesn't sound bossy or offensive...... just another perspective on the impact of sharing health news or not.

[kduck in reply to PJBinMI]

Thank you so much, I did tell my childrens father. He phoned just a few minutes to ask what time was my appt. I was scheduled for every day for 6 wks, but when I received my schedule yesterday it was 8 wks. My doc wanted him to also radiate my breast because they didn't radiate it.

[hdhonda]

Lots of prayers for you. Blessings, Hannah

[Mets1]

I have not had radiation and unfortunately have no experience or insight to share. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that the treatment is very effective and results in few side effects. I hope that you have someone you can reach out to should you need assistance. I have my husband attend the tough appointments with me and routine I go alone. I can relate to not wanting to share every bump on the journey with your family. They care so much and you just don’t want them to worry.

[Kimr2081]

Will definitely pray for you. I know that sometimes I hate to burden my family with my situation but they always tell me it is not a burden and they want to be there for me. They love you and want to help in anyway they can.

[13plus]

Best of luck with the radiation . Perhaps you could book yourself an appointment with a social worker at the hospital. I’ve always had great experiences and they will support you with not telling the family, and they will help point out my you want to rethink it , or not, without pressuring you.

[Mindysooty]

Is it the one in your neck? Best of luck for a good outcome. X

[kduck in reply to Mindysooty]

Lymph node

[Mindysooty in reply to kduck]

yeah that's what I mean, is it the lymph node in your neck. I seem to recall you saying you had a biopsy not long ago. I've got mets in my neck lymph nodes and my chest lymph nodes. The one on the left of my neck worries me - I've thought about asking about radiation and will do when the time's right. Keep us posted on how you get on. Best wishes. Josie x

[kduck in reply to Mindysooty]

Funny you asked about lymph node in my neck. I was told yesterday they are radiating all 3. Lymph node in my neck and lymph node in my axillary armpit, also my entire left breast. I only have bc in my axillary lymph node. I was doing 6 weeks of radiation but once I got my tx schedule it was for 8 weeks. I will keep everyone posted.

[Hidden]

We are all with you on this journey. Hope these 8 weeks go quickly for you, and the radiation kicks ass - or axilary in your case. Clare x

[kduck in reply to Hidden]

Lol! Thanks for the laugh

[Barbteeth]

Hi there

Good luck with your radiotherapy ..,I did have tiredness afterwards but it does lessen in time so look after yourself

As for not telling family I can really relate to that...when I had my initial breast cancer when I was 40.. I never told my mother as she wouldn’t cope with it and she went to her grave never knowing about me ...it’s an individual decision though...my mother had already lost a child..my sister in a road accident and I knew she would go mad if she thought I was going to die and she’d lose another child

It’s really up to you

Barb XX

[kduck in reply to Barbteeth]

Thanks barb! That's how I feel about my mom, she is very protective of me, I think it would kill her because there's nothing she could do for me. She was there for me when I first told my family that I had bc. I will take care of myself and listen to my body, thanks!

[Francesca10]

Good luck- radiation was a walk in the park for me compared to all the complications from

Ibrance/faslodex and it is very effective.

I told my siblings and my children- I won’t tell my mom- it would kill her. She is old and I know she senses something because she asks me 10 times am I ok? When I talk to her. Off limits. I try not to tell my kids everything either-they worry and they have families to take care of.

Sending hugs 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 And ♥️

[kduck in reply to Francesca10]

Thanks, that's how I feel about my mom she's old and I don't want to worry her. I don't tell my children because they young and my daughter worries about me.

[RLN-overcomer]

Sister/warrior, and yessssssss heir to the throne. May the God who moved mountains ,and parted the Red Sea, to get his people to safety, bring full healing/restoration to your body, Amen. XoXoXoX

[jtgmom]

Prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻