It's Over
I finished up my radiation on Oct. 2. It's been almost 2 weeks and I'm starting to feel like my old self again. Last week I had 2 days where I felt so good that it made me realize just how bad I had been feeling. I still get tired, but not every day.
I saw the surgeon last week. I will have to go for a mammogram every 6 months. I asked about an MRI and was told they have too many false positives. I'm taking Tamoxeifen with no problems. The biggest side effect is hot flashes and I was already having them so not much has changed. I asked the doctor if the Tamoxeifen would make my periods finally stop and she said it probably would. I also asked if they were going to come back in 5 years when I quit taking. She laughed. I'd be 62 then and I can see me cashing my social security check so I can buy tampons!
The doctor was pleased that I had resumed my exercise classes and cycling. She felt that exercise was important in the healing process.
Many thanks to all my friends who have given me so much love and support. This the most terrified I have ever been in my life.