StratXRT - first use, not sure I’m doing this right?!
Peachy
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Hi all
Invasive lobular carcinoma (Grade 2, ER+ PR+). Breast conserving surgery completed 4/9 (after a wide excision open biopsy on 6/8).
Invasive lobular carcinoma (Grade 2, ER+ PR+). Breast conserving surgery completed 4/9 (after a wide excision open biopsy on 6/8).
Started the first of 15 radiation treatments today and have opted to use StrataXRT. Have only used it once and it doesn’t feel like I expected. Everything talks about a ‘gel’ ‘drying’ and forming a film but this feels like a greasy, not wet solution, and it doesn’t feel wet or dry or appear to have made any film - just a soft, slightly greasy layer similar to how your skin is after using a body butter. Am I doing something wrong? Can anyone who’s used this give me any advice? Keen to get on top of this before application 2.
So grateful in advance for your assistance. 🤗❤️
So grateful in advance for your assistance. 🤗❤️
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Hi @Peachy, I didn't use this but I understand it is a morning and night application and it is meant to be a fine covering over the area radium is treating. Have a chat to the radium nurse and team. They should be able to show you how to apply it. Best wishes for your treatment.1
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I was told if it feels greasy you may be using too much. I didn't end up needing it due to shorter radio time but have heard great results.1
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Thanks for the quick responses Blossom and Cath. I’ll have to take it in and speak to the nurse today. The product is certainly not working for me so far!0
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Hi I used this through my whole radiation treatment. It is a greasy feel. I actually had to stand the tube up with the lid at the top because it leaks out of the tube. I would apply it morning and night. Apply to all the area being hit and rub it in and I waited about five minutes before putting on my bra to let it dry a little. You don't have to apply a lot but make sure you cover the whole area. This gel worked fantastic for me and I had no redness no sores nothing at all. I used the gel before my first treatment and used it for a month after finishing as they say the peak is ten to twelve days after finishing. Best wishes for your treatment.1
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@Peachy sounds like you are doing it right maybe just using too much. I am also using the same for radiation at the moment. I was told no more than 10 cm drop in your hand, then use your fingers to dot it on the outline/ areas enforce joining it all up. I know it is greasy when I pop on too much. It just feels like you have a light cream on your body - love you can shower with this product. Good luck1
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Hi @Peachy
I was given a lesson on how to apply it by the nurses at the radiotherapy centre.
If if feels greasy it means you have applied too much.
I practiced at home a couple of times ( then washed it off ) before my first session.
I had 28 sessions and only got a little bit of pinkness towards the end but no blisters or skin breakdown.1 -
Thanks for the fabulous responses. It turns out I had misunderstood what the “film” would be and what I perceived as greasiness was the actual film! *facepalm*
Based on all the great commentary here I’ll persist with it. I’ll come back and let you know how I go!1