Radiation burns

arpie said:

I am SO sorry to hear your skin/nipple is breaking down - I was really lucky & didn't have much burning.  

I hope some of the others may be able to help you with more practical advice ... My Rads nurse suggested putting some saline water in the fridge, soaking a bit of 'kitchen towell' in it & pop that over the boob, as it has a nice cooling effect and the salt in the water is a natural healer ..... but perhaps check with your rads nurse first, before trying it!


All the best - I hope it starts healing soon.  The 'heat' from the rads will 'continue' for up to a month even after the treatment has finished ..... so this may be one to use after any wounds Finch said:

@Spirit-Harmony firstly let me say loud and clear that the burns will heal quickly once radiation stops. I, like you burnt badly and I started to panic knowing I still had treatments to go. The nurses told me I would heal quickly but I didn't believe them, thinking they were just trying to reassure me.
After each treatment I saw the radiation nurse who used only Solugel. I wouldn't use MooGoo until your burns have healed up.   I also had mepitex put on top of the Solugel.  This is not an adhesive but if you are allergic to it I would try Gladwrap cling film .  The aim is to stop the Solugel from drying out and to keep applying it.  My nipple also broke down and I had bad blistering. All the best .  xxxxx

 @Finch thank you x