hi all

had my final checks done yesterday, cant say it was the most pleasant experience ive ever had!!! today i had the first of 20 RT,s.it was all over and done with much quicker that i thought it would be. im sure its just my imagination but ive had such a dry mouth since this morning and just dont feel quite myself.ive probably read so much about side affects that my mind is playing tricks. i get very panicky and tense whenever i have to go to the hosp. today was a little better because they cut the eyes out of my mask which helps a bit. i have to say all the RT staff so far have been so kind and helpful and try to help me to relax. my hospital offers a lot of complimentary therapies and im going to take advantage of some of these to try and chill out a bit. anyway im going to eat a curry now!!! while i still can!!! stay well everyone. chat soon.

love christine xxx

Well done Christine. Thats one less to do. Yes do take up those offers of complimentary therapies. Stay strong stay positive, keep us informed.

Love Mumx

19 to go! YAY! I counted down n my calender every day. My mum tried to interfere once by filling out all 35 - yes 35 days! But I enjoyed crossing it off, countin up and down daily!

Keep positive Christine and enjoy that final curry (I have a feeling I may not be eating curry for quite some time ).

Much love too you

Chloex

hi christine
well thats the first one over with then.if you get the chance to go to the make up session grab it.i came back with about £300 of make up,clinique estee lauder yeves san laurant and all sorts.moisuriser toner and lotion.make up remover,body lotion,concealer face powder blusher eye make up and lipsticks.well worth it kid.love shirl xxx

Hi Christine, I like your news. I am 10 into 34 sessions, and have developed thrush in my mouth, and I in a fair amount of pain now. So whatever you do keep that mouth wash and salt water flushing regular.

Here's to the future.

Well done to you as well Nigel. I used salt water alot during my RT.I carried it around in a flask with a plastic cup so I could wash my mouth wherever I was. Are you on any painkillers now? I asked for them quite quickly - I was surprised how quick everything went - pain, not able to eat, drool (mucus), not able to swallow.

On the plus side I finished just over 3 weeks ago. I still sleep alot but last night managed 2 3 hour streches of sleep (my final and just after rt I managed 30mins to an hour). Also my drool is clearing up nicely. It's still there but nowhere near as bad.

Be stroung both of you. You can do it!

Love Chloex

Dear Christine and Nigel,

Nothing from my end until you both finsh your radiations and then when its party time I will join you. I hope I do get invited.

Take care,
Ananth

hi all and thanks for replys, i do look forward to them. Ananth your invite is ready and waiting to be posted!!! and belive me when im all done with this and feeling better i really am going to party!! I will eat drink and be merry!!! very merry!!! Shirl i will look out for the make up thing, stuff you got sounds great. Chloe you sound like you are starting to feel a bit better, i hope you are. and you never know you might be eating curry again soon, i have to admit it did anyjoy it last night. Nigel i hope the thrush clears up soon, ive got that pleasure yet to come!! And Mum thanks so much for your support i do appreciate it. I still feel tired today and my jaw and ear hurt a bit, Im sure it much be a bit psychological because i dont think you get much of a problem from 1st RT do you?? I dont feel really poorley, just not quite right if you know what i mean. Anyway love to you all and stay well
love christine xxx

Hi Christine, I've finished 16 out of 35 rts now. I also felt as if I suffered from the very 1st one. Don't discount your symtoms. If they're real to you, then they're real! Every rt will take a toll on your body, and some days will be better than others. You just need to stay strong! Physically as well as Mentally!!

Hang in there Girl!! You can do it!

Cricket

Will you all hurry up and finish your treatment. I have ordered fresh curry in India - the original stuff and not what those NRI's(Non Resident Indans) call the same. Its on the fire slowly cooking just waiting. So hurry up!!!!
Lots of love,
Ananth

Graham had his first of 30 RT's today, couldn't have his chemo as his white cells too low. They have given him permission not to shave! RT and chemo tomorrow, woo-hoo! Bought E45 on way home from work will start to nag him to apply in thick layer. Didn't sleep terribly well last night in anticipation so hopefully we will both sleep well tonight. Keep all news coming, it's reassuring to hear of others going through same as us.

Hugs Joanne x

hi ..thought id join in here too! i've now had 16 out of 30 RT's. swallowing hard but battling on. i have good and bad days. finding it hard to motivate myself to eat something at times, i found looking through recipe books helped a bit!! am i a masochist? ananth, count me in for that curry!
gordon

Well done Gordon and Graham - your getting there!

I am going home tomorrow after 4 weeks recovering at my Aunts. I am nervous but can't malinger in my aunts spare room forever!

Love Chloex

Well done to everyone on RT at the moment, hang in there.
Chloe, I'm sure it'll be cool, even if you are nervous. Hagg.

Gosh it's hard isn't it! Sick and tired is how Graham is feeling now. Not quite sure how he is getting to hospital tomorrow as really quite sicky. I'm sure it'll sort itself out. Chloe good luck for getting back home, I'm sure you'll be ok and glad to be there. Not sure how to help my man at the moment he is suffering with very bad hiccups, any ideas??

Hugs to all Joanne