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Pookie
7 years agoMember
Protecting body from radiotherapy
I am about to start 4 weeks of radiotherapy and I am keen to do whatever I can to prevent or lessen side effects and to protect my normal cells from damage. I have read contradictory information about...
Fletch
7 years agoMember
I am at 26/30 treatments of radiotherapy. Have not been able to wear a bra at all since week 2! Moo Goo 4 times a day. Bepanthan cream twice a day, I mix the creams together... Then for a few days I also needed Lignocaine for the pain. The nurses have been brilliant and although I have had a “ decent” reaction they are impressed with my self care. That made me feel good!
I have also had lethargy...big time. But nothing I have experienced is new. As you have read by now we all have different reactions etc. I have struggled big time with the heat also. Anyway, I’m nearly there and wish you all the very best @Pookie
I have also had lethargy...big time. But nothing I have experienced is new. As you have read by now we all have different reactions etc. I have struggled big time with the heat also. Anyway, I’m nearly there and wish you all the very best @Pookie