And so it goes...

I am finally starting radiation! My first treatment is on Tuesday, 5/6. I am not really nervous, just curious. I have been tatooed and they have had me lay on the machine, so I have an idea as to what is going to happen. The funny part of that visit is the list of instructions they gave me. They started out by telling me that I shouldn't wear deodorant, unless I use one without aluminum. So, at this point I am ok with it. They proceeded to tell me that I can't shave my armpits with a razor and they prefer that I go all natural! Well, I don't know about you, but I am not going to have hairy armpits and use deodorant that probably won't work! The next instruction was that I shouldn't wear a bra for the 6 weeks of treatment! They say it can irritate the skin in the fold of the breast. I don't know if you guys have seen my new beautiful breast, but it stands up straight so there isn't much of a fold! Not to mention, if I don't wear a bra, I have the bionic boob that stands at attention and then I have my deflated balloon on the left side that comes down to my belly! Oh, and I have to keep the area covered as well! Keep in mind that I live in Paso and summer is coming! I am usually a really good patient, but I have decided that I will use an electric razor, Tom's of Maine deodorant, and wear a shelf tank! All in all, I will do what I need to do to get well and I just can't wait to get this going so it can come to an end!