TAnn Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Hi everyone, Today was my 10th and last whole brain radiation treatment! I got to "ring the bell" to signify that I'm done!!!! The tech's were all really nice and took pictures and made it feel like an accomplishment. I am feeling extreme fatigue, but I guess I did ok. My head feels swollen and I take Advil for the pain, but starting Sunday, I get to start weaning off the Decadron, so I'm hoping that alone will make me feel better. Just keeping my fingers and toes crossed that this worked. I'm looking forward to just sleeping for the next few days, with no hospital appointments to have to get up and go to. I've been keeping up w/everyone, just not up to posting too much. Guess I'll be shaving the old head in the next couple of days..... TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Hey TAnn, Is that why I have been hearing ringing sounds in my ear, it was YOU ringing the BELL?!! What an accomlishment! GOOD JOB! You'll be feeling better in a week or so, if not SOONER! Let it run it's course and you'll be just fine. Rest when you feel the need. That is important. Don't push yourself. It'll call come to you in due time. Congratulations on your Completing Radiation. That is a reason to celebrate. Hugs, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinsdakota Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Congrats !!! Yea, throw away the appt. cards and sleep all you want...then celebrate. You deserve it...Rich B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 So glad the WBR treatments are behind you. Got any plans for that mask? Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Oh, man...it must have felt good to "ring out" of wbr...huh? I'll be starting 13 days of PCI in November...and am sure I'll be ready to ring out of that too, when the time comes. Sleep in....enjoy not having to get up for anything medical...and I hope you're off the 'roids and feeling good in no time! (I know when my lung radiation was over...those first couple of days of NOT having to put on my face to go out in public were a GIFT! ) Hope you'll soon be up to posting more and while we won't have hair in any Christmas photos this year, TAnn.....there are worse things, eh? We can just grab a bow off a present and stick it to our bald heads....and we'll be the most festive ones in the pictures, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Good to hear from you TAnn. Yes, enjoy the well deserved rest. Give your body a chance to recharge and hopefully you will be feeling much better soon. Will be watching for your next post.. Be good to yourself. God Bless sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 TANN, Hurray!!! Congratulations girl!!! This was a difficult task, but it is all behind you now. We are all proud, and cheering you on for a complete recovery. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 TAnn, So glad to hear from you and that you accomplished your treatments. That is cute....ringing the bell. I am glad that you had good techs. I did too. They all gave me a "diploma" signifying the end of treatment. They all signed it with well wishes and encouragement to come back for a visit. I went back at the end of my one year, and got a big hug from everyone including the biggest from the rad onc doc...sweet. I will keep praying for you, TAnn, that this rad will give you swift and complete recovery. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 TAnn, I'm so glad to hear from you. I was worried since you hadn't posted much during your treatment time. I know you are just so glad it's over. I remember being so relieved when my husband's WBR was finished. There's just something about the brain radiation that I think just gives us all the willies, and because of that we're thrilled when it's all over with. Glad you're feeling ok, and I hope the fatigue passes quickly and you are back to normal real soon! Much love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Hot dang! Ring that bell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 TAnn, It IS an accomplishment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 TAnn, You're so brave. Now rest, you deserve it. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Tann, Almost heard the ding dong all the way up here. Isn't nice to finish the treatment and now just relax. You earned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Hurrraaayyyy! That must seem like such a relief! So glad you get to rest now. Praying it did the job! Love Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 TAnn- Congratulations on your "bell ringing". Daddy finished his radiation on Thursday - I am so happy this is all behind you. Enjoy the weekend - RELAX and work on feeling back to your old self. My thoughts are with you. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 That's wonderful! So glad for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 TAnn Glad that is over! Get some rest. Thinking of you every day. love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 TAnn, Glad to read it's all over. When you get tired, take the time and get some rest. Just listen to your body. Sending prayers. God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 TAnn, Wishing you the best of luck! Glad you are all done. Prayers that the radiation did the trick. Hope you feel like your old self soom. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneC Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Yee Haw!! You did it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Great Great. Ring those bells. Here in Lynchburg, Va. there is an Awareness Garden that was started by a doctors wife here who had cancer. She had gone to Norfolk and had seen one there and got this one going. It has a long walk with blocks that have been donated by different people. Survivors and non survivors with their names and dates. Has benches (that had to be bolted down for someone stole one. as Rodney D. says "No Respect.") that youcan rest and contemplate or whatever. Also has a dinner bell that is to be rung 3 times if you are a survivor or has family that are survivors. A really neat place. Flowers and all. I told the friend that I went with to the garden that I was going to place a brick and have "Cat Lady" written on it. Love my kitties. A great comfort to me. Marion P,S. I wrote this earlier but I never could find it. I must have done something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Congratulations. How exciting to be finished. Now just rest. Take care of yourself and don't push it. Ding a ling a ling. What a nice tradition. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Tann, Congratulations on ringing the bell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 TAnn, Congrats Girl!!!!! Now on to complete recovery God Bless You, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 TAnn, So thrilled to hear you ringing that bell! That was one big hurdle you just sailed over (or crawled under maybe ) but no matter - it's behind you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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