Radiation Therapy and Shingles

August 2009:  I should never have had radiation.  Toward the end of my chemotherapy, I went to see a radiation oncologist for an initial consultation.  We discussed my cancer and the genetic attributes.  I told him I was planning on undergoing an oopherectomy and bilateral mastectomy.  He explained that my case was not clear-cut, due [...]

Pet Scan Led to Hypothyroidism Diagnosis

September 20, 2009:  Four weeks ago I had a PET/CT scan done.  It was ordered by my radiation oncologist, standard procedure at the end of treatment.  A PET scan, basically, looks for cancer in the body – from the neck down. It showed some “activity” with my thyroid.  No masses anywhere, though – good news!  [...]