I think cancer treatment can be in humane

[jaykay]

When I had radiation the first time around, they recommended I wear an all cotton bra, no underwire, while I was going thru radiation and for a bit aftwards to allow the skin to heal. Which was tough to find because when I had my own breasts, I always needed an underwired bra. The cotton really helped and others have mentioned less restrictive and forgiving bras.

I think you're doing great. I know I "skated" through my first radiation 13 years ago, but had no chemo. I don't expect rads following chemo to be as easy.

My "boyfriend" keeps on saying that I'll be better when the treatment is over, meaning chemo. I've explained that treatment won't be over for quite a while and it's not just the physical aspects (crappy nails, the big d, achy legs, teary eyes, runny nose, fatigue, etc.) it's the emotional aspects.

As an fyi, my husband was alive the first time around and was my rock. But still freaked out and I had to calm him down quite a bit. I miss him this time around - he was a natural born caregiver - but in all honesty, I haven't had the energy to deal with a relationship and cancer and me.

But my girlfriends and family have been great; I can't complain.

Oh jeez - just got on my soapbox, too ;-)

Janis

[StephN]

Regarding comfortable bras. A friend gave me a "sleep bra." It was SO comfortable, as I did wear it to bed when I had a bandage on my lumpectomy site. It became sort of a 24-hour bra for a while. It had hooks so I could adjust it for day and night.