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Cancer Support

PennyK

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4. Yeah, SO not the way they describe it!

Reply to PennyK (Original post)

Fri Jul 15, 2016, 07:36 AM

Jul 2016

It's easy, it's painless, it's quick.
I'll ask for any and all expected side effects before it starts...don't want to be caught with a bad burn and no meds for treating it.
Thanks, everyone.Your honesty is appreciated so much!
At least I'll still be able to eat well. I am SO SICK of the digestive issues and everything tasting bitter from chemo.
One more round and then I can start recovering from Part 1 of my "cure."

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Oh. I'm probably going to need radiation, too. [View all] PennyK Jul 2016 OP

I'm sorry. Radiation gave me the most problems of either. Solly Mack Jul 2016 #1

I had radiation and chemo after locks Jul 2016 #2

Radiation is tough, but manageable. alfredo Jul 2016 #3

Yeah, SO not the way they describe it! PennyK Jul 2016 #4