My markers had to be scrubbed off, Beth, and I do mean scrubbed. At any rate, you are seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Lord, it seems like eons ago this all started. Keep the faith, kiddo and hugs.
I'm sure it will take some time for all my markings to fade away; I'll be glad to get rid of all the stickers and clear tape on my torso. I have a patch of something called Mepitel on the middle of my chest that is a big clear plastic bandage; it's supposed to help keep my skin from breaking where it's thin. I agree, it seems like this has been going on for years! Hope you're doing well, Lois. Hugs back atcha.
I'm done with "regular" radiation treatment and today begin a series of 5 daily "boosts." So as of next Monday I'll be done with treatment. Makes me happy and nervous at the same time.
@Beth Gallagher I am posting this here because I doubt anyone else is interested. A couple of months after you started this thread I noticed two white dots on each breast. If you draw a line from nipple to nipple then go out 40 mm from each breast toward the breastbone and then up 15 degrees these two white spots that are round and slightly smaller than a dime appear. They are now easy to see and suddenly appeared very faint at first but became easier to see in a couple of weeks. After reading your discovery of a pink spot and your diagnosis, I was alarmed. The tests showed nothing other than a mysterious skin discoloration and why they are so perfectly placed on both sides and appeared has no explanation. This morning's visit to the Dermatologist shows no change and no concern and no clues. With this mysterious good news, my tomorrow's visit to the Oncologist is headed in the right direction.
I'm glad that you didn't hesitate to have the spots checked out, and doubly glad that they are no reason for alarm! Good job, girl.
Had it not been for your post, I would have ignored them. Had they been cancer I wouldn't be as cheerful as I am these days. Just wanted you to know your thread has been informative. Thanks!
Tomorrow, November 15, will be my last radiation treatment and the end of active treatment for my cancer. As far as I know right now, I am cancer-free but I suppose we really never know for certain. It's been a hell of a ride and I'd like to say thanks to all of you for going along with me these past 11 months through all my mini-dramas and ups and downs. I'm sure many of you are tired of hearing about it and frankly, so am I. So let's move on and find more fun stuff to discuss. I appreciate every one of you, much more than you know.
@Beth Gallagher @Faye Fox Confession time. I have on the side of one breast something that has been there for years but noticed slight change of color and feel. I was going to skip mamo this year because I have never had an issue and no family history of breast cancer. Because of Beths discovery and Faye and others who are fighting cancers I went anyway. For me all is well. But had I not gone could of been a different story. You see it a small nipple like thing, and is considered a third breast. Very common so I am told. But it also is pinkish in color. My point is , do not think you can't help other folks by telling them your story it helps alot. And thank you.
Hey there, buddy. How are you doing these days? Yes, I'm pretty grateful to have finished treatment. Still dealing with surgery/radiation side effects but hanging in there. Thanks for asking.
Waiting to hear my outcome of the blood work and will have the eye lasered next month. Otherwise, OK after the horrible reaction to the booster shot. No more.