tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962606247052518889.post3983413362286048676..comments2024-03-28T01:25:12.504-06:00Comments on An athlete's account of undergoing breast cancer treatment: RadiationJen Hankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12576100032824293816noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962606247052518889.post-13391493038318522082013-12-08T21:18:24.244-07:002013-12-08T21:18:24.244-07:00What an awesome blog! You are a model of fitness ...What an awesome blog! You are a model of fitness and vitality through the whole deal. Thanks Here's mine:<br /><br />http://whataboobie.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962606247052518889.post-42892752674794610042013-10-10T19:25:49.309-06:002013-10-10T19:25:49.309-06:00Maryam, There is no research on the benefit of th...Maryam, There is no research on the benefit of the power lung and/or incentive spirometer during breast radiation, however theoretically it makes sense that exercising the lungs promotes lung health and reduces fibrosis. Since there is no research that demonstrates benefit, there is no way to know if it will be helpful, but since I know for sure it will cause no harm, I am going for it! As for my Nutritionist. I had a few different people tell me about Dr. Jeanne Wallace and Nutritional Systems. Her nutritional practice is dedicated solely to reviewing the literature of cancer nutrition. Everything that is recommended has some research to support it. She frequently speaks at prestigious integrative medicine conferences and from what I can tell is the best in this specialized field. Her practice just happens to be located in Utah, however since she works with clients all over the country and world, she does not have an office. I have worked with both of her consultants, Patrice and Michelle, and they are both awesome. Our consultations are all via email, telephone, and/or skype. I have been very happy with their services and that is why I keep going back for more. I definitely recommend them! <br /><br />Jen<br /><br />PS-I had another consult this week and have a plan in place for supporting radiation. I hope to find time to blog about it this weekend! Jen Hankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576100032824293816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962606247052518889.post-20409059121292139132013-10-10T19:08:07.826-06:002013-10-10T19:08:07.826-06:00Yes!Yes!Jen Hankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576100032824293816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962606247052518889.post-37143289581682966972013-10-10T19:07:54.601-06:002013-10-10T19:07:54.601-06:00Thanks Emily & Sam! I truly appreciate your s...Thanks Emily & Sam! I truly appreciate your support! Jen Hankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576100032824293816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962606247052518889.post-46589455716731065062013-10-10T16:53:02.658-06:002013-10-10T16:53:02.658-06:00Good luck Jen. Let's go pedal when you come do...Good luck Jen. Let's go pedal when you come down to StG.Lynda Wallenfelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794970198414492308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962606247052518889.post-16161025008028326292013-10-10T15:23:02.261-06:002013-10-10T15:23:02.261-06:00I will have the radiation starting from mid decemb...I will have the radiation starting from mid december (for now I will have 5 more weeks of Taxol!) Where did you hear about using the incentive spirometer? Also, I am having a hard time finding a nutritionist who will give me some non-trivial information!! Even if diet has minimal effect, I want to do my best beating this damn cancer cells....how did you find yours? <br />Thank you so much for writing in your blog. It's really inspiring!<br />Maryam<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962606247052518889.post-24443441321409878102013-10-07T15:07:12.916-06:002013-10-07T15:07:12.916-06:00Dear Jen, Even though I never had Cancer, I lived ...Dear Jen, Even though I never had Cancer, I lived with it from childhood to mid thirties. I sent you the story about my Mom, As far as radiation, That is all my Mom had in 1960 because there was no chemo. On a positive note, it worked for many years. Yes, she had various reoccurrences over the years usually in the same surgical area. She was a survivor. She didn't let it engulf her life. She lived in denial of her Cancer. Samantha and I can't even find the words to say how we feel. To say the usual our prayers are with you, you are in or hearts etc, just isn't enough. STRENGTH, COURAGE, FIGHT IT WITH EVERYTHING YOU HAVE ! YOU CAN DO IT! BEAT THIS BITCH! There, that sounds much better. Get mad at it, really mad. Don't ever feel sorry for yourself because you are going<br />to beat it. We are here for you if you want to talk. Sam 845 901 6261 Emily 845 901 8188. We love you along with a BIG HUG! Emily and SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962606247052518889.post-62035099025170106632013-10-05T20:02:06.840-06:002013-10-05T20:02:06.840-06:00If your skin gets bad they tell you to not sweat. ...If your skin gets bad they tell you to not sweat. <br />I've had no problem with synthetic workout clothes/sports bras. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962606247052518889.post-59706864381016515512013-10-05T17:43:51.974-06:002013-10-05T17:43:51.974-06:00Thanks Judy! Glad to hear you're tolerating r...Thanks Judy! Glad to hear you're tolerating rads well. I hope for the same, but am prepared with LOADs of yummy lotions too! Mostly worried that I won't tolerate my bike clothes, or that it gets bad enough that I worry about crashing on it. I'm going renegade too:) Jen Hankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576100032824293816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962606247052518889.post-52393098342620325432013-10-05T12:59:59.141-06:002013-10-05T12:59:59.141-06:00You do not necessarily get burned. You may not hav...You do not necessarily get burned. You may not have any side effects at all. I am almost done with fourth week out of six and everything looks good on skin and I have pretty good energy levels (still recovering from chemo though). Use many good natural salves and lotions and be nice to your skin. I have found there is a lot of conflicting information about products, I went renegade and used comfrey, aloe, lanolin, calendula, emu oil, allantoin, tea tree oil, etc. Apply liberally. <br /><br />You'll come through beautifully.<br /><br />JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4962606247052518889.post-77040902895282927202013-10-05T11:41:34.436-06:002013-10-05T11:41:34.436-06:00Take care of those lungs! Best of luck in radiatio...Take care of those lungs! Best of luck in radiation. I found doing a super early morning appointment (I did mornings until the first of the day opened up and snagged it) because you could get in and out faster (I hate waiting in waiting rooms). It is a different tired than chemo. Just make the most of that energy you have during the day and exercise as you planned! :)Mandihttp://www.darngoodlemonade.comnoreply@blogger.com