Re: Radiation
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  • Subject: Re: Radiation
  • From: B* <b*@comcast.net>
  • Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 21:34:36 +0000 (UTC)
Depends on how uncomfortable "off the rack" is!!! My off the rack glove
is very uncomfortable but it is the closest thing out side a custom $300
one.


Bonnie 
ETN Zone 7 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Apking" <redfour@omni-tech.net> 
To: gardenchat@hort.net 
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:56:00 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Radiation 

Hey Bonnie, doesn't help to be Rich. I still buy off the rack. LOL 

BONNIE_HOLMES wrote: 
> Thanks. I think I've gotten the hang of moving the lump fluid out and 
> using the sleeve and glove to keep the fluid down. Main problem is that 
> my body doesn't fit off the rack, even with the various sizes and 
> pressure strengths. Doesn't surprise me. Very difficult to find shoes 
> and pants that actually FIT. If I were rich, I would do custom made. 
> 
> 
> Bonnie 
> ETN Zone 7 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Zemuly Sanders" <zemuly@comcast.net> 
> To: gardenchat@hort.net 
> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 10:27:26 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Radiation 
> 
> I'm sorry you developed lymphedema; however, it sounds like you and your 
> therapist have it under control. I had breast cancer over 20 years ago, and 
> I'm realizing all the time how fortunate I was to have had no ill effects 
> from the radiation. Chemo was not yet part of the protocol in my case. 
> Good luck on your continuing improvement. 
> zem 
> zone 7 
> West TN 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "BONNIE_HOLMES" <bonnie_holmes@comcast.net> 
> To: "Garden Chat" <gardenchat@hort.net> 
> Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 5:57 PM 
> Subject: [CHAT] Radiation 
> 
> 
> 
>> Radiation sometimes has strange side effects. Four down and 29 more to 
>> go (see pictures). Also, lymphedema therapist designed a Ford device so 
>> I wouldn't have to pay for a $300 Lexus glove version. It is working!!! 
>> My hand is getting under control. I probably will have to wear it and 
>> the sleeve for months but the swelling is controlled. Yes!!! 
>> 
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>> With it getting hot, I wish I had my artist in residence back to paint 
>> my head again. Most of my head coverings are just too hot. I bought a 
>> cute tomato red cap yesterday at the Race that is light and should work. 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This weekend, starting Friday, Blount County had a Race for the Cure 
>> event that I took part in. All survivors, from a couple of days to 
>> years, were recognized, received a survivor's t-shirt and a medal. Our 
>> community is so supportive. Person with me is a friend from my book club 
>> who had breast cancer surgery about the same time as I did. Fortunately 
>> for her, there was no spread to the lymph nodes involved so she had no 
>> chemo but is taking radiation. You might not be able to see them but the 
>> head gear had small lights. 
>> 
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>> 
>> Cancer joke 
>> 
>> 
>> On board a flight to London, the pilot announced, "That thump you heard 
>> was our last engine conking out. I'm really sorry to tell you this, but 
>> we are going to crash into the ocean." 
>> 
>> 
>> In the stunned silence that followed, an angry voice spoke out. "Dammit! 
>> That stupid doctor of mine! He said I was going to die of cancer." 
>> 
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>> 
>> Love, B 
>> ETN Zone 7 
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