ANA Discussion Forum
Treatment Options => Radiation / Radiosurgery => Topic started by: chloes mema on May 09, 2012, 10:22:17 am
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It's official, I am now a "Toastie Postie"!!!! :D
Second CK treatment on Monday was a little nerve wracking because my lower jaw kept moving. I think the mask must have been pressing on a nerve. I finally ended up clamping my jaws together so tight I thought I would / might have cracked a tooth. Felt great after the treatment however.
Third / final CK treatment was yesterday. I woke up yesterday morning very tired and lethargic which ended up making me fall asleep during the procedure. Went home afterwards to continue my nap. Went out to dinner last night with a group of friends still felt subdued.
Today I have a mild "let down" feeling, I guess all the adrenalin from the anticipation of the CK procedures is gone. Went to the gym this morning for two hours, scaled back on the weights I used but increased the reps so it was a good work out. Was mildly dizzy but worked through it. Was going to do yard work when I got home but decided maybe that was pushing it so have camped out in front of my computer once again.
Again a big hug and many thanks to all of you for your information, support, prayers, emails, posts etc. I could not have made it through this without all of you. :-*
Hugs
Karen
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Congratulations, Karen!
Now, that wasn't so bad, was it? ;)
Jim
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Congrats! I just had my treatment yesterday as well. Hope everything goes smoothly for you here on out!
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Karen,
Congrats to you! Was gratified to hear of your good feeling from our group prayer! Prayer is important! It always helps to petition God! HE is always there!
Healing be on all of us, where ever we maybe in this group adventure of ours!
Mike
Keep postin you toastie!
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Karen
I am so happy for you that it is finally over. Now you can try to get on with whatever you were doing before the intruder. My prayer is for you to have none of the side effects that so often come with radiation.
And as far as naps are concerned I think all grown ups should be required to take them, would be a little less stress in the world.
Take Care
Tom
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Congratulations, Karen.
Hope necrosis is the next thing on your list ;D
Jan
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Congratulations, Karen!!
I'm so glad that you're on the opposite side of it now and on the road to having your mind on things other than your AN. Enjoy spring and summer. They are always good at keeping an upbeat mood.
Lisa
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:D Yay Karen!
I was so happy when my CK was over! Treat yourself to something special, some good chocolate and a pedi!
Blessing, Karen L. :)
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Jim
No, it wasn't as bad as my vivid imagination thought it would be but it wasn't the most fun I've had lately. Glad it's over with, I can get back to living my life although it will be a slightly different life now. ;)
Karen
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Yep, get back to living life, Karen! Glad the treatments are behind you!
cindy
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Hi Karen,
I finished my CK at Stanford on 5/11/2012, I hope everything goes well for you. I also did "Treatment Journal" under "Radiation" to help people understand what they may be in for if they chose CK.
Bill
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Congrats on your new Toastie Postie status, Karen! The worst is over. Here's wishing you smooth sailing while your AN dies.
Best wishes,
TW
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TW
Oh, good! Something new to look forward to - necrosis! :D That word just sounds 'bad' but I know it's the best thing that can happen, right?
Karen
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Karen, you made me laugh! Yes, necrosis is a beautiful word for us ANers! ;D Please keep us posted.
Bobette
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Yeah, Karen, necrosis is what you want. It is not to be feared in the slightest, but celebrated. And whether it shows up on your MRI or not, it will happen. (Sometimes it occurs in between MRI series and isn't visually apparent on the before and after images.) Your AN is on its way outta here.
Best wishes,
TW
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Necrosis is my new favorite word.