This board helps soooo much! Since my last radiation 2/27 it has been tough! I haven't went to work since last Tuesday, and I think or feel sometimes the perception of radiation isn't a big deal compared to chemo. I think both have there own set of problems and neither is a cake walk. The last week I didn't think I was going to make it for my muga scan and the follow up with radiation. I cried most of the drive thinking I can't do it, but I made it. Fortunately, all the medical people at the facility or incredibly kind, and I was able to dry it up before I went in for muga. I am sure I looked like a pathetic mess!
Anyway, the burn is improving daily and it is more tight and sore under my arm. Also, I did have two big crying episodes two nights in a row. However, today I haven't cried and feel a stronger then the past week.
. I can be a very lonely and mental battle for sure, and I can understand others feeling strong when finished with treatment. There is no way but up when you are battling, fighting, climbing this long road of Breast Cancer.
I know or am sure there are different supportive things in place but when you are in the midst of it all you are too exhausted working on the treatment to figure it out. A case worker would be ideal as Debbie said and they could set those types of things up. I know in gas alone it has cost over $100 a week just to get to treatment and a gas card would have been nice. Meals on wheels, prescription delivery, grocery delivery....All would be great!
People ask what they can do, but I have never been one to say..well, do this or that. I just know if I am on this journey for reason I hope I can pay it forward or help someone else knowing what it's like.
The tears of a BC patient or I should say for me has been at times such a deep grieving process and there are times when I wonder if I can make it through it all. However, each day I start over and try. I never knew I would have so many tears to cry, but I am hoping for a healing on the inside and out that I had no idea was possible.
This forum is my therapy and am thankful for it!!!