I survived the Christmas stress and drama that usually happens every year with my family. Actually, all things considered, Mr. Pincushion and I had a nice time visiting friends and family in my hometown in CA. Even the plane trip there and back went very smoothly and thankfully, my breast tissue expanders didn't set off any security alarms (yes, there is metal in them)! However, the radiated, charred skin in my armpit is sloughing off, exposing bright new pink skin that is extremely sensitive and PAINFUL!! Every time I move that arm it feels like the skin is literally ripping at the seams. I'm preying that this process doesn't happen with the rest of my burned, crispy chest. I'm soaking my skin in this solution three times a day followed by applying a special ointment, but it's not helping with the searing pain. Tomorrow I start the final five radiation treatments and hopefully my radiation oncologist can give me something to make me more comfortable.
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| My poor armpit now...eww and ouch!! |
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| Me & Mr. Pincushion on X-mas Day. |
Hi Polly,
ReplyDeleteYou and Mr. Pincushion look quite adorable and happy! Best wishes to you for 2012 and hang in there, you are almost through this.
By this time next week, you will be on the healing path.