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Kat09
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9 years ago

Next Phase

Hi, after 6 months of Chemo treatment I am now at the next phase of my treatment. My specialists have decided to go with Radio therapy prior to my surgery, it will most likely be for 5 weeks but I will find out more tomorrow when I meet with my radio oncologist. I know many of you have had this as part of your treatment also and that like everything we go through all of us have different experiences etc, just wondering if there's any hints or tips on the best way to prepare my skin beforehand? My Mum had 6 weeks of radiation a couple of years ago so I am up to speed on the Moo Goo udder cream and it's benefits for the treatment period , her skin coped really well until the last week or so. I think I'll be receiving treatment to my neck area ( preventative ) and my left breast
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    Kat09
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    9 years ago
    I guess if there was any real trick to any of this we'd all know by now. I am slowly learning to let go of my inner ' control freak" and trying to take on a more 'just go with it ' attitude but after 47yrs it's just baby steps at the moment. I said to my surgeon the other day it's like I've given my body to medicine for this year and I'll get it back after they've finished dictating what needs to be done and then I get my life back! I am very lucky to have an amazing team of specialists looking after me who have now thankfully got used to my sarcasm. I have about 12 weeks before surgery so I am really going to try and concentrate on getting myself healthy and strong, oh and am really looking forward to visiting my hairdresser again one day soon too.
    Thanks Marg and Tennille, the cooked chook look will be another ' new look ' to add to my growing list
    Kat xx
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    Zoffiel
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    9 years ago

    I think you'll just have to roll with it, Kat.

     I finished rads a month ago; I didn't have any issues until the last few zaps then the burns were shitty for a couple of weeks afterwards. Thing is, they turn around really quickly (I had axilla, neck and sub clav treatment) One day it feels like you're a BBQ chicken, the next its just manky looking peeling skin, then it's done.

    You've come this far. The moo-goo is about the best you can do for your skin, the rest is just general looking after yourself. Marg xx

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    Tennille
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    9 years ago
    Skin prep is all you can do. I did and still burnt post treatment but everyone is different. A gentle saline wash with cool water can help. Its the back and forth that will wear you out so just rest when you can.