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  • Post radiotherapy check up

    Irishgirl16
    Radiotherapy finished 3 weeks ago now and I am still a bit swollen, a bit uncomfortable and a bit worried. There was a tender lump area which was bothering me and today I had an ultrasound, as the oncologist put it, for peace of mind. Yep, it's a bui...

  • Zometa - bone infusions

    Irishgirl16
    Bone infusion sounds a heck of a lot more painful that it actually is, but I have to say now, that's the only good news. Zoledronic acid is given by IV drip, so here we go again with trying to find a vein in my hand. After four attempts, two burs...

  • Radiotherapy - One Week Later

    Irishgirl16
    It's been a week since the daily trek to the hospital and I'm reflecting on the side effects of radiotherapy. On the plus side, the skin has coped well and isn't red or sore, no fatigue (yet) and I have been working normally, in fact it&#...

  • Have You Had Your Mammogram Yet?

    Irishgirl16
    I work in HR and am quite well known across our organisation as I've been there a long time and have lived and worked in a few countries.  I've been very open about my diagnosis since the start, but decided a few months ago to speak openly at ou...

  • Flexible Bone scans

    Irishgirl16
    Not that my bones are very flexible these days, but I had a great experience today at the hospital, Musgrove in Taunton in case anyone is interested. Daily radiotherapy (6 of 10) was 9am. As luck would have it I was early, they were ready and I ...
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