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Well my friends the day is finally here when I begin my Radiation treatment. A huge thankyou to Karen and all those other friends I've got to know over the past 12 years who have been praying for me.
Trev is at work today and is knocking off early to accompany me to my first treatment (tx). I had my upper body form made last Friday week and all I have to do now is lay in it and have the Linear reactor do its job.
My radiation oncologist rang me Friday to inform me that from the scans taken they have noticed some plaque in an artery in my heart and because the cancer is in my left upper breast sometimes the heart can be at risk. The setting up of the machine etc takes longer than the actual radiation, so I hope to be out of there within 20 minutes. My appointment is at 4.00 AEST. I have been allotted 15 tx's over 3 weeks. Then I have to take an oral hormone tablet for 5 years.
As you can imagine the family have been rocked by this news, but Mum doesn't really comprehend and as there is Covid in one of the wings on her floor in her nursing home I've decided not to visit for a while. I will need to wear a mask whenever I'm out, so I will be fine.
I have many people from my church and family who are praying for me and I know my God is watching over me. I'll keep you informed, when I can. Much love to you all, Chris
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Prayers for your peace and comfort. Prayers to help your mum while you're "away."
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Hi rescuer, thanks for your prayers. Love Chris
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robertahilde
30 May 2023
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Chris, I am so very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. My thoughts are with you. I am sending lots of love and positivity your way as you start treatment.
Hugs Roberta
Hugs Roberta
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Hi Roberta, thanks so much for your love and kind thoughts. I'll be fine, with the help of all you guys and my friends and family. The team at Genesis (my Radiation people) are brilliant. Love Chris
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asterixsew
30 May 2023
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Hi Chris. By now you will have had your first treatment so I hope that it went well as will the rest. I have been thinking of you and wondering how all was progressing with you. Positive thoughts coming your way and will continue to send them
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Hi Caroline, thanks for your kind words. Yesterday went well, I feel tired today, but I'll have a rest when I come home from this afternoon's tx. I've told Mum I'll see her tomorrow, (Thursday) she didn't mind, but I really don't think she understands!!! Love Chris
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Thank for the update. Sounds like the team is on top of everything associated with your treatment. Still praying for you. The treatment will be over before you know it. Hopefully someday a cure will be found for this devastating disease. Wise decision on waiting to see Mum and wearing your mask. Hugs, flowers and prayers, Suzanna
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Thanks Suzanna, it's seems like it's taken forever to get here, but you are right, once started things go ahead quite quickly and smoothly. We've got so much going on at our home too, with roof renovations, new internal door and outside gates to put across the driveway happening! So that is keeping us both busy. Love Chris
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Keeping you in my prayers. Many hugs to you. Nan
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Thanks Nan, I need and appreciate them. Love Chris
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dragonflyer
30 May 2023
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Hope your first treatment went smoothly and you are not having any after symptoms from it... Love and prayers, Kim
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Thanks Kim, other than a bit of tenderness, I just feel sleepy today. It's a glorious autumnal day and officially Winter starts tomorrow 1st June here in Australia. Love Chris
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graceandham
30 May 2023
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Praying for you all in this scary interim time. Big hug.
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Thanks Betsey, I appreciate that. Love Chris
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dlonnahawkins
30 May 2023
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Chris, wishing you the best in this treatment, and know that you have a great support system. Both with the Cute family here, and your lovely family there with you.
Prayers for you.
Prayers for you.
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Thanks so much Dlonna, I appreciate it all. Love Chris
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All the best. Cheryl
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Thanks so much Cheryl, love Chris
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dailylaundry
30 May 2023
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Positive thoughts, lots of cyber hugs and prayers for you, Chris! You are a warrior, strong, with a firm religious foundation - you will come though this even stronger! We will be looking for your updates! May our prayers and love support you! Continued prayers for you, bunches of love, Laura
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Oh! thanks Laura. This reply makes me feel like a warrior queen! God be praised! Love Chris
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Oh Chris, so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I will definitely hold you up in prayer. May God Bless you and protect you. May the angels watch over you. I am trusting that you will be completely healed.
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Thanks Coral, my sister said she sees me completely healed and living a full life. Love Chris
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mranderson
31 May 2023
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Chris, I have not been on the Cute site for quite a while and am so sorry to hear your diagnosis. Sending you best wishes and good luck with your treatment. Love Marg
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Thanks so much Marg. Yes, it's a surprise when one is off here for a while and when you come back on all sorts of events have happened. I'm being very positive and they have caught it quickly! Love Chris
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I've not heard of this kind of treatment. I hope it all goes well.
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Hi sewtired, it is quite a common practice having radiation therapy for Breast Cancer. The hormone tablet is also common. I think they used Tamoxifen, whereas I've been told I might need to take Anadstrozole - both have side effects unfortunately. Love Chris
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all the best !
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Thanks so much Linda, love Chris
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mariagiannina
31 May 2023
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Thank you for keeping us informed Chris. Keeping you in my prayers, I wish you well, you will be fine, you are a strong, positive woman. Rest as much as you can.
Mary C.
Mary C.
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Hi Mary, thanks for your prayers and I will do as you say. Love Chris
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shirley124
31 May 2023
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I will keep praying for you and your family. Take care and rest. Hugs
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Thanks Shirley, so far so good. Love Chris
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Keeping you in my preayes Maria
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Thanks Maria, I appreciate your prayers. Love Chris
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As I sit in my prayer time reflecting all of the life events we've shared over the years, I feel such gratitude that I have the privilige of knowing you and sharing our faith. God has been so good to us and I know that He is holding your hand through this as well. This will just be added to our list of things to be grateful for that God has carried us through.
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Oh! thanks darling girl. I know we have shared a lot and I know that I am in the best hands in the world. I've got this! God has been good to me and my family. Love Chris
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I recall my hubby's first oncology procedure. As I sat next to him, praying to the good Lord for the strength for both of us. I watched him slowly fall asleep. It is hard when everything I cooked tasted like metal to him. It has been 2 years and he's clear . Thank God...I will keep you and your family in my prayers. PS. My Aunt (94 years old ) Reminds me to take care of me so I can care for him....
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Thanks Cori, yes, it's thankfully a short term of only 15 treatments, but I believe I will get tired. I am keeping positive and keeping my spirits up and taking life easy. Love Chris
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basketkase
31 May 2023
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You got this, Chris! You are so strong and have such a wonderful support system! Thinking about you with love and prayers!
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Thanks darling Vicki, I pray that He will pull me through this next 5 years and I know I will come through this time in my life with His grace. Love Chris
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My prayers go to you and your family, dear Chris!
My best wishes and hugs,
Lidia
My best wishes and hugs,
Lidia