Phase 3

I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday with my radiation doctor to go through simulation. I'm getting ready to start my radiation treatments on December 2nd. I have to undergo a CT scan and my doctor with tattoe my breast. He gave me two options which were to either have 4 small permanent marks on your chest or he can use a magic marker to mark the spot and cover it with a clear piece of tape to protect it from rubbing off. These marks help the doctor to only radiate a certain area of the breast. I will probably go with the semi permanent ink. I just don't want to be left with a constant reminder the rest of my life plus I'm afraid of needles. The doctor also makes a mold of your body to place you in each and every time you go there. They want to make sure that you don't move around. I will get treatments every day Monday thru Friday and anticipate being all finished by January 14th. The side effects could be sunburn, dry skin, discoloration of skin, and fatigue. I will be returning back to work middle of January.