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  From Belcat Today

  Hi, Carolyn.
  
  I'm doing quite well, thanks. I had to call the Altoona cancer center twice to have them send more Telfa pads over with the bus driver. I have been cutting one in half and taping it back together to get a patch about 4 by 5. Just the right size for under the breast. Yes, I am using the cream. Wonderful stuff. At first, I used it at every dressing change which was often. Now, I do it 3 times a day as directed by the doctor. I start the day off with the peroxide wash. BUT now instead of cotton balls, I use cotton rounds to do that. The rounds work so much better. That is one thing I would like to pass on to other burn victims.
  
  I no longer need to change clothes throughout the day due to leaks and I've worn the same nightgown for 4 nights in a row, now. So happy about that. I was not thrilled about making the extra laundry while sister had to wash it.
  
  Sister is going to cook a turkey breast for Thanksgiving. No use doing whole bird for 2 of us. I don't like the dark turkey meat anyway. Too many pin bones. She's also doing sweetpotatoes, and good ole green bean casserole. We both like that one.
  
  So, thanks for the good wishes. Have a safe holiday yourself.
  
  Take care,
  Bertha
  
  

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  From veeachjay Today

  Thank you so much, Carolyn, for the sweet hug! I hope you and your family will have a wonderful Thanksgiving, too :)

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  From veeachjay Wednesday

  Thank you so much, Carolyn! Things are a little better and I always have hope, you know. The patience and faith you displayed during your battle has been an inspiration to me!!!!

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  From Belcat November 15

  Hi, Carolyn.
  
  Finally done with the radiation. Now how long until the skin heals? The tech called the man doctor in to look at my skin since the woman was not on duty that day. He did prescribe Silver Sulfadiazine Cream for me to use. I think the underarm does look better, but the pads from under the breast are still bloody. I cannot see under there. My big problem is how to keep the pads from leaking onto my clothes. I have to change 3 or 4 times a day, nightgowns 2 or 3 times a night. I am doing laundry every day, now. Right now, I am using puppy pads. I cut them in half and wrap around the breast, then tape into a cup shape to hold the leaks. So far, so good today.
  
  If you had that problem, how did you handle it?
  
  On Friday, I did my first load of laundry since breaking the arm. I can't handle heavy baskets yet, but doing it every day doesn't let the basket get too full, anyway. I hang the stuff on th eporch lines. Scared to venture into the yard. :-)
  
  Well, that's it for now.
  Bertha

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  From veeachjay November 10

  It's so good to hear from you Carolyn and I'm so glad you are healthy and doing well! Things are okay here, just busy and tired as usual. I hope you have a great night! Take care and God bless :)

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