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TNNurse

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74. I had radiation therapy for breast cancer 10 years ago.

Fri Nov 4, 2022, 08:52 PM

Nov 2022

There have been advances since then.. a friend is getting radiation infusion for prostate cancer.

I know little about this new procedure, but I know that traditional radiation makes you really tired and can also cause superficial skin burns. But those things are temporary and I am still alive.

Hope either way is helpful to you. Rest when you can.

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Once again, I am terrified. [View all] murielm99 Nov 2022 OP

You have my good thoughts! Dale in Laurel MD Nov 2022 #1

I'm sorry you're going through this XanaDUer2 Nov 2022 #2

get a second opinion on dosages of Tetrachloride Nov 2022 #3

Sending you calming and positive vibes. Irish_Dem Nov 2022 #4

Best of luck and complete recovery to you. I had radiation for breast cancer not as bad as yours Walleye Nov 2022 #5

Blessings, warm thought for healing and prayers for you, our dear friend. CurtEastPoint Nov 2022 #6

Murielm99, you are in my heart. I have no expertise in cancer, but it sounds like good Scrivener7 Nov 2022 #7

When the mountain seems really high.. Permanut Nov 2022 #8

Great advice and I multigraincracker Nov 2022 #13

Agree. Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #18

you got it. barbtries Nov 2022 #9

Sending you good vibes and prayers, muriel. brer cat Nov 2022 #10

I am trying to stay positive. murielm99 Nov 2022 #12

I know you are, although it is terribly difficult at times. brer cat Nov 2022 #16

Hugs and blessings for a full recovery, dear Muriel Wicked Blue Nov 2022 #11

So sorry you are going through this, muriel. It's good that the doctors are talking cure skylucy Nov 2022 #14

I prayed for you and I am wishing you the best. I too will soon be 74.... Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #15

God bless you and thank you for your support. murielm99 Nov 2022 #23

That is true. I joke that, when I get up, SlimJimmy Nov 2022 #40

Yup Joinfortmill Nov 2022 #49

Your friends at DU are here for you dlk Nov 2022 #17

Always know that you are stronger than you think you are..this is my asiliveandbreathe Nov 2022 #19

I can speak to the Keytruda. Staph Nov 2022 #20

Prayers and hugs to you and to your family. Canoe52 Nov 2022 #21

Holding you in my heart. MontanaMama Nov 2022 #22

Not a doctor or any type of medical person but, tiredtoo Nov 2022 #24

Early detection is so important and you've got that going for you! MLAA Nov 2022 #25

Prayers, of course. majdrfrtim Nov 2022 #26

Prayers for you.. Jade Fox Nov 2022 #27

Sending you love and prayers for healing and strength, one step at a time. chia Nov 2022 #28

Sending healing thoughts your way mercuryblues Nov 2022 #29

Oh no! Hoping for the best, stay positive and seek information. So sorry to hear this. TeamProg Nov 2022 #30

You have a whole lot going on wendyb-NC Nov 2022 #31

This 74 year old.. mountain grammy Nov 2022 #32

Sending prayers and healing vibes. Re your worry about getting a clot from a-fib because highplainsdem Nov 2022 #33

I wish you the very Best Cha Nov 2022 #34

Just about the a-fib... MiHale Nov 2022 #35

If comfortable, can you share how your cancer was caught? beaglelover Nov 2022 #36

My kitchen was being remodeled. murielm99 Nov 2022 #37

Thank you for sharing your story. beaglelover Nov 2022 #38

I was scared out of smoking murielm99 Nov 2022 #41

After almost 30 years as a heavy (2-3 packs per day) smoker ... 11 Bravo Nov 2022 #39

I am so glad that you are cured. murielm99 Nov 2022 #43

Hell, I didn't even mention the melanoma or prostate cancer. 11 Bravo Nov 2022 #46

Wishing you the best for care and recovery (((HUGS))) NoSheep Nov 2022 #42

Wishing you the very best! JustinBulletin Nov 2022 #44

Get it off your chest (even if only a little bit) by posting it here. calimary Nov 2022 #45

Being terrified was the normal for me from my diagnosis/ throughout my treatment. Solly Mack Nov 2022 #47

Thank you. murielm99 Nov 2022 #56

Stay strong. You have my deepest well wishes. argyl Nov 2022 #48

Sending you lots of healing hugs and prayers. gademocrat7 Nov 2022 #50

Reaching my heart to yours... you are not alone. n/t TygrBright Nov 2022 #51

All the best hopes and wishes. irisblue Nov 2022 #52

Good vibes sent your way. Wishing you a quick treatment and recovery. Lonestarblue Nov 2022 #53

Good thoughts and vibes for you, murielm99! ancianita Nov 2022 #54

... William769 Nov 2022 #55

William.... murielm99 Nov 2022 #57

Sending well wishes your way lindalou65 Nov 2022 #58

Oh, honey. sheshe2 Nov 2022 #59

Positive thoughts for you... pandr32 Nov 2022 #60

Cancer Treatment PaulnFortWorth Nov 2022 #61

You are right about the not knowing. murielm99 Nov 2022 #62

Positive thoughts & healing vibes coming your way. CrispyQ Nov 2022 #63

Thank you for including us - good thoughts go both ways Wild blueberry Nov 2022 #64

I am so sorry you are having to deal with all this Muriel.. Peacetrain Nov 2022 #65

Sending you healing thoughts and bluer skies ahead. All the best. ⭐ appalachiablue Nov 2022 #66

Have you heard of Targeted Radionuclide Therapy? judesedit Nov 2022 #67

Hi Murielm, I am sending you positive vibes. peacebuzzard Nov 2022 #68

I am wishing you all the best wishes I can muster and will think about you. Best wishes for the scan Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #69

Love and Light to you. stage left Nov 2022 #70

Sending many prayers and hugs your way! woodsprite Nov 2022 #71

So many of my favorite DUers are cancer survivors! murielm99 Nov 2022 #72

Breaks my heart that you're afraid!💔 luvallpeeps Nov 2022 #73

I had radiation therapy for breast cancer 10 years ago. TNNurse Nov 2022 #74

I've been praying for you daily, Muriel. summer_in_TX Nov 2022 #75

I am in a similar situation and had my final radiation therapy today... Handler Nov 2022 #76

Sending warmth, wishes for healing, positive energy, and prayers for strength of body and mind. salin Nov 2022 #77

Vibes for healing and strength and best poossible outcoome. Your DU niyad Nov 2022 #78

I had severe locks Nov 2022 #79

Hugs to you dear murielm99! lunatica Nov 2022 #80

Hugs and Peaceful Vibes for you. Silver Gaia Nov 2022 #81

Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you nightwing1240 Nov 2022 #82

Sending healing thoughts mzmolly Nov 2022 #83

Stay encouraged, murielm99. We love you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2022 #84