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Dandelion
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9 years ago

1 lymph node involvement opted for Left side Radiation after a mastectom with tissue expander

hi all, I'm on my day 4 of radiation and slowing getting the swing of breath and hold (to protect my heart) feeling less stressed about that.  I have noticed my skin on spots to become extra dry almo...
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Anonymous
9 years ago
I used calendula cream and it was amazing. I still use it almost 18 months after radiotherapy as a general moisturiser. I get it from the health food shops and it is in a blue and white tube and costs around $15. It isn't to often scented. The nurse at the radiotherapy clinic gave me a range of creams during radiotherapy.