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CLKD

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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #45 on: August 23, 2015, 03:44:05 PM »
 :thankyou:  for the update.  It's a stiff journey at times but feeling supported by the Surgeon and his Team makes a huge difference.  How much radiation will you need, I had 4 weeks. 
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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #46 on: August 25, 2015, 09:18:14 AM »
Hello Sparkle.
Thank you for thinking of me! It has been a long journey but in a strange way these past few months have flown by.  Once you get on a treatment plan in is non stop appointments that keep you focused.  It hasn't all been plain sailing obviously but now waiting for my last lot of treatment which is radiotherapy. 

Hello CLKD.
You're right having an excellent team has made all the difference.  I couldn't have wished for better support and care from everone involved.  I will be having three weeks of radiation.  I am started to get scared about it now - but obviously that is what has happened with every new treatment I started, chemotherapy and then surgery.  It has really helped that I live so close to the hospitals involved in my care.
Will update you again.

Linda xx

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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #47 on: August 25, 2015, 09:44:57 AM »
My friend found the radiation no problem at all. She was, like you, rather nervous of what to expect. Moisturisation of the area is the key apparently. We too are lucky that we have a brilliant breast care unit - only opened a year or so ago - within five miles so we didn't have to travel long distances each day.

Taz x
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LindyLouLou

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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #48 on: August 25, 2015, 09:58:53 AM »
Thanks again ladies. 

Taz do you know what moisturiser your friend used, I assume it has to be unperfumed.  I have heard aloe vera is good.

Linda x
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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #49 on: August 25, 2015, 10:02:09 AM »
I'll get back to you Lindy.

Taz x  :)
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CLKD

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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #50 on: August 25, 2015, 10:43:04 AM »
I was advised NOT to use anything other than Johnson's baby talc due to other products having zinc in which can upset the radiation.  I was given a steroid cream once the area became reddened - it took me longer to get underessed/dressed than the actual radiation zaps  ::).  Have you been offered small tattoos rather than an ink splurge to guide the laser beam?  I have 3 ………….

I was told by the Oncologist  not to sit in the sun and when out and about to wear a straw hat  8).  I had competitions with the Jamaican lady - we 'dressed' our hats each night to compare ideas the next morning  ;)
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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #51 on: August 25, 2015, 07:17:28 PM »
Hi blossom i had just typed a long message to post and somehow lost it!! I just want to say i am here if u eant to pm me at any time.  I had my radio last Jan and had no effects other than red breast which healed v quickly....make sure you apply the cream provided....i applied 3 times a day!!

My problem has been meno symptoms due to no hrt and on arimidex, its a journey but we will get there blossom.

Take care, be kind to yourself and take it one day at a time.
St xx
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babypink2807

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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #52 on: August 26, 2015, 02:47:59 PM »
Had my MRI today seemd to go ok, back to hospital Tuesday
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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #53 on: August 26, 2015, 03:22:54 PM »
Glad it went ok Blossom that's one more thing out of the way. Was it a full body MRI?

Taz x
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LindyLouLou

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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #54 on: August 26, 2015, 04:37:05 PM »
Glad that is out of the way Blossom.  Been thinking of you.
Linda xx
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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #55 on: August 26, 2015, 04:38:41 PM »
well done!  now that you are 'in the system' you will have support - keep making that list and asking those questions  :medal:
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babypink2807

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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #56 on: August 27, 2015, 09:27:38 AM »
It was the top half, laid face down, rather odd, lasted about half an hour, nearly fell asleep, which is amazing considering how loud it is
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CLKD

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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #57 on: August 27, 2015, 08:33:01 PM »
Next appt. is?
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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #58 on: August 28, 2015, 08:51:50 AM »
Quote from: CLKD on August 27, 2015, 08:33:01 PM
Next appt. is?

Quote from: Blossom22 on August 26, 2015, 02:47:59 PM
Had my MRI today seemd to go ok, back to hospital Tuesday
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Galadriel

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Re: Inverted nipple sort of
« Reply #59 on: August 28, 2015, 10:36:59 AM »
Just thinking about you Blossom and wondering how you are today  :)

Galadriel x
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