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Barbara H. · 08-06-2008, 01:54 PM

Ten years ago I had AC and T followed by radiation. My oncologist said that T would be easier than AC. I found it harder. Radiation was also difficult for me because I burned during the last two weeks and my skin completely peeled off. I had to wear some special pads because I my exterior skin was gone. It was painful. Nevertheless I worked through all of it, and didn't experience the fatigue that others have reported from radiation. It seemed doable because I knew treatment would end.

Stage 4 is now harder because there is no end in sight.

Everyone experiences treatment differently. I am very nervous about having this surgical lung biopsy where I need to be in the hospital for three days. I am so upset about it that I still may argue against it.

People have to understand that we say things sometimes that we might have said differently at another time. Treatment can be an emotional roller coaster.

Best wishes,
Barbara H.

08-06-2008, 01:54 PM	#7
Barbara H. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 951	Everyone is different!! Ten years ago I had AC and T followed by radiation. My oncologist said that T would be easier than AC. I found it harder. Radiation was also difficult for me because I burned during the last two weeks and my skin completely peeled off. I had to wear some special pads because I my exterior skin was gone. It was painful. Nevertheless I worked through all of it, and didn't experience the fatigue that others have reported from radiation. It seemed doable because I knew treatment would end. Stage 4 is now harder because there is no end in sight. Everyone experiences treatment differently. I am very nervous about having this surgical lung biopsy where I need to be in the hospital for three days. I am so upset about it that I still may argue against it. People have to understand that we say things sometimes that we might have said differently at another time. Treatment can be an emotional roller coaster. Best wishes, Barbara H.