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Radiation and Mepitel Film to prevent Burns?
Hi Ladies. I have often commented on the Mepitel Film that was offered to me during my radiation treatment and how it prevented burns to my skin and how my cosmetic result was very good after treatm...
Hi, I am seeing my Radiation Oncologist on 7/2/2017 for discussion on radiotherapy as I start treatment soon. I had chemo in 2013 (never again) and later recon surgery with implant. I have searched for Mepitel film and found this website showing it costs $3 for pack of 10 (10cm x 12cm in size).
http://store.independenceaustralia.com/wound-care/wound-dressings/films/mepitel-film-3.html
Did the hospital provide this product before the radiation started? Or did you find a local chemist who sold this product? How often did you change the Mepitel film? Daily, 2-3 times a week or weekly etc or just each time before the radiotherapy session?
Thanks
http://store.independenceaustralia.com/wound-care/wound-dressings/films/mepitel-film-3.html
Did the hospital provide this product before the radiation started? Or did you find a local chemist who sold this product? How often did you change the Mepitel film? Daily, 2-3 times a week or weekly etc or just each time before the radiotherapy session?
Thanks