I was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in December 2005. I spent 2006 getting surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. In August 2007, my cancer came back. In February 2008, I learned the cancer had spread to my brain, liver, lungs, and bones. I live in Singapore with my husband Tony, daughter Josie (born Feb. 2003), and son Toby (born July 2005). Thanks to all of you who are still reading and commenting on my blog.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Shingles?
I have a little rash on my lower right arm - about 20 little blisters clustered around a band about 3 inches long on my inner arm. It doesn’t hurt, but it itches quite a bit. One of the blisters popped on its own yesterday. I went to a GP (general practitioner) yesterday and he said it looked like shingles, although it’s rare to have it on a limb rather than on the torso or face. The doctor gave me some Acyclovir/Zovirax cream to put on it 5 times a day. Since my immune system is suppressed due to my cancer treatment, I’m more susceptible to viral infections, or any other type of infections for that matter. At least it’s just a tiny area and not full-blown shingles that I’ve read about. Thank goodness for small favors!
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