Radiation - my experience
Hi Everyone, I finished 25 sessions of radiation on the 3rd Jan 2019 and thought I would write about my experience of the whole process. It will be a long post, so get a cup of tea ready :) ...
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Hi everyone,
Just an update, I have some redness coming out now (one week yesterday since finishing rads) an area about 5cm x 2cm which gets a bit itchy and hot if I get hot, eg, while gardening or housework, the gardening is totally worth it though :). I am using a lot of moogoo and other creams that I purchased in preparation. I don't know if it is because the mepitel is coming off though and I am not going back to get it patched up, even though I was suggested that I could do this, I am really enjoying being 'free' from treatment at the moment and don't feel like going back yet!
@Wonk , I was told to leave it on for two weeks as the skin would still be sensitive and the side affects (red skin with possible blisters) 'peak' two week post treatment. It is just coming off on its own.
@Finch, yes, I love birds and love your username as well. I find walking around in the bush looking for birds is so calming (well, except that one time that I disturbed a wild pig!!), I have to listen and watch to locate them.
@Chris51 Best wishes with the remainder of your treatment.
@Mantis Hope your planning meeting goes smoothly.
Just an update, I have some redness coming out now (one week yesterday since finishing rads) an area about 5cm x 2cm which gets a bit itchy and hot if I get hot, eg, while gardening or housework, the gardening is totally worth it though :). I am using a lot of moogoo and other creams that I purchased in preparation. I don't know if it is because the mepitel is coming off though and I am not going back to get it patched up, even though I was suggested that I could do this, I am really enjoying being 'free' from treatment at the moment and don't feel like going back yet!
@Wonk , I was told to leave it on for two weeks as the skin would still be sensitive and the side affects (red skin with possible blisters) 'peak' two week post treatment. It is just coming off on its own.
@Finch, yes, I love birds and love your username as well. I find walking around in the bush looking for birds is so calming (well, except that one time that I disturbed a wild pig!!), I have to listen and watch to locate them.
@Chris51 Best wishes with the remainder of your treatment.
@Mantis Hope your planning meeting goes smoothly.