Forum Discussion
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...
LIttleBlueWren
7 years agoMember
Hi @Wonk
I was not told to avoid getting it wet! I just showered as normal...oops
Mine needed patching up at least once a week. I kept up my walking and gardening and would notice that I got a bit hot and itchy under the mepitel, but a nice shower always fixed that.
Hope you get to meet nurse Alison...she is lovely.
I was not told to avoid getting it wet! I just showered as normal...oops
Mine needed patching up at least once a week. I kept up my walking and gardening and would notice that I got a bit hot and itchy under the mepitel, but a nice shower always fixed that.
Hope you get to meet nurse Alison...she is lovely.