Friday, June 21, 2024

A Rocky week

 Here's a photo of my "Grandcat" who was my little furry co-worker last week 

SO it's been a rough week for me. 

Apparently, your radiation burns can get worse AFTER you have finished treatment, and mine did. It's like having the worst sunburn ever. Last week was really uncomfortable, and this week It's finally feeling - while I hesitate to call it "better" at least not as painful. 

OK- so then Frank and I go for a walk, and I tripped and fell on a ridiculously uneven sidewalk. Scrapes on both knees, both hands, and one elbow (really bad on the elbow). Bruises and bleeding on/in my nose. Thankfully no broken teeth. Pretty sure I sprained both thumbs, which are also now bruised, and I think I bruised/cracked a rib. 

Not to mention how mad I am at myself for having this happen. (Although I should only be mad at the sidewalk that was 2 1/2 inches away from level.)

Adding to the fun, today I need to have the root canal I was worrying about just prior to my surgery. In a way, I'm ready for that because I want my mouth to stop hurting, and I'm just really thankful I didn't have to do it the week before or the week after my surgery. 

So that's my rant for now- 

I REALLY really need a week or two where I can feel better....


Sunday, June 9, 2024

Rang the Bell!



Woo hoo! On Friday June 7, I had the last of my 18 radiation treatments, and I rang the bell!


I am so delighted to put this phase of treatment behind me, and to move on to my (hopefully) cancer-free life!

I know I will need 5 years (!) of hormone-blocking drugs, but I get a few weeks to recover before I have to start those. When I see the oncologist (july 2) I will get that Rx and also will find out what my surveillance plan is. IDK when my next scan, mammo, MRI will be, and right now I am so sore I can't even imagine doing a mammogram. It might be MRI for me LOL 

For today, I am celebrating, and we're going out to a Wisc supper club, followed by Kopps for the best ice cream/frozen custard around!

It's been a rough 4 1/2 months, but G-D willing it only gets better from here on out! 💓😉
 

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