Hi @Dandelion, I had a mastectomy & have had 23 rounds of radiation, 2 to go. I was recommended to use Sorbolene & was given Novosone, a mild steroid cream to use morning & night. I didn't get any redness until about half way through & one spot of mild irritation in the middle of my chest higher up, it was like dry skin & a bit itchy. My underarm is a bit sore too now. They said my skin is doing well. The sorbolene does tend to sit on the skin but absorbs over time. They also recommended "sorbolene baths" where you smother yourself in it & let it absorb which I have done a couple of times. The radiation oncologist also said to keep up the exercise as the skin tightens up. Is there a breast care nurse you can see in between visits with the radiation oncologist? They will advise you. Also the therapists who administer the radiation are very knowledgeable. We all react differently, try not to worry too much but make sure you tell them your concerns.
