Happy Halloween

Four of my favorite pet costume photos. I received two emails from friends with the photos.....these make me laugh everytime!!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Halloween!!!

Funny Photo

Our friend, Debbie, sent this photo and it seems to say it all!

Dates not right on posts

Not sure if it is user error or a problem with blogspot, but the dates of my posts are not correct. The 10/22 post is from yesterday.
Cheryl

Radiation: 13 done, 21 to go

The radiation treatments are quick each morning but are starting to take there toll on my energy level (nothing like chemo). My skin is starting to turn a slight pink color. The techs say I should be pretty red by next week.

Nothing else to report on the cancer front other than my lymphedema is getting better. Swelling is down and my index finger is not as sore. I switched to a wireless mouse and I am trying to learn to use it with my left hand to eliminate some of the strain on my right hand. Using your left hand is easier said than done!

Enjoy your weeks!!!
Cheryl

Army of Women

The Army of Women is a national initiative to recruit one million women of every age, ethnicity, and breast cancer history interested in partnering with scientists and taking part in breast cancer research that will move us beyond a cure.

Please take a moment to register www.armyofwomen.org (plus you can read more information on how it all works, check out the FAQ section).

Time to wipe "the beast" aka breast cancer off the face of this earth!

Thank you,
Cheryl

Radiation: Six down, 28 to go!

Just a reminder to do your monthly breast self-exam!

If you haven't done your yearly mammogram...get your butt in there and DO IT! No more excuses.

Radiation: Two Down and 32 more to go

Thought the Chinese breast cancer awareness campaign photo was pretty cool.

Friday was my second radiation treatment, only 32 more to go! My appointment is everyday at 7:15 am, which is mighty early for a medical procedure. I believe patients start arriving at 6:30 am since I am not the first appointment in the day.

Once I complete the radiation, I start on Tamoxifen which is going to help me not get breast cancer again (I will be on this one for five years). Here is a link about Tamoxifen: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/therapy/tamoxifen.

Eddy and I headed downtown this afternoon to see Burn After Reading. Funny movie but on the dark side in some spots.

I've had a rough couple of weeks in regard to my mental health but feeling like I am coming out of my "funk". The lymphedema thing PISSES me off more than you can imagine. The compression sleeve and glove are like wearing control top pantie hose on your arm.....I HATE IT!!!!! I want to kick, scream, cry and throw myself on the ground.

I am done ranting this evening.
Cheryl