Radiotherapy creams

Hi Mich, How many hour/s of "air time" did you do a day?  ;)  Ann

I have DD boobs as well.  Although one is probably a C now :).  I have bought some cotton "crop top" type bras from Big W (St Marks brand 2 for $17).  They are very firm support and may or may not be suitable once I start radiation because of the firmness.  I have also bought a couple of bonds singlets with thin straps (not the type with adjustable straps just ordinary singlets).  I have tried these under my bra and they are comfortable but quite long.  I think that I will cut them so they fit under the bra and not to my hips as my radiation will be in October/November which is quite warm in Brisbane.  Ask your medical staff if you have concerns. 

I understand the concern is tight clothing rubbing on the sensitive skin and possibly aggravating it.  Also as the weather gets warm allowing the skin to breath and stay as cool as possible. 

Hope you find a solution that is comfortable.  Take care

I have DD boobs as well.  Although one is probably a C now :).  I have bought some cotton "crop top" type bras from Big W (St Marks brand 2 for $17).  They are very firm support and may or may not be suitable once I start radiation because of the firmness.  I have also bought a couple of bonds singlets with thin straps (not the type with adjustable straps just ordinary singlets).  I have tried these under my bra and they are comfortable but quite long.  I think that I will cut them so they fit under the bra and not to my hips as my radiation will be in October/November which is quite warm in Brisbane.  Ask your medical staff if you have concerns. 

I understand the concern is tight clothing rubbing on the sensitive skin and possibly aggravating it.  Also as the weather gets warm allowing the skin to breath and stay as cool as possible. 

Hope you find a solution that is comfortable.  Take care

Hi Annie

I have had 30 of my 35 radiotherapy sessions so far and I must say TO DATE I have been very lucky with no major blisters, pain etc. only some discomfort that after chemo I can handle,  but I find to wear a bra is too uncomfortable and restricting.  I have gone out and bought some singlets and wear them.  You may be able to wear those singlet tops that have like a little bra top in them just from places like Kmart and Target.  I am very fortunate in that I still have both my breasts so I stick those lil nipple covers on over my nipples, then a singlet and then my shirt on otherwise in the cold weather my headlights are always on.  That is working for me.  I walk to my radiotherapy in the mornings when it is still cool.

You might sail through and not have any discomfort if you are wearing a loose fitting bra but if you do you will have to look at something less restricting.  It is important for the area to get some fresh air on it as well I have found that has helped me. 

Hopefully the other girls have some further  suggestions for you as well.

Good luck with your radiotherapy, put ofnlots of cream, get fresh air to the area and look after yourself.  If you have any concerns what so ever, speak up, I have found everyone very very helpful in the radiotherapy department I attend and they want to do everything they can to keep you comfortable but they definitely push the use of lots of cream. 

Mich xoxo

Girls - you mention on here about not wearing a bra during radiotherapy. I am not far of starting mine either and wasn't aware of this. I have Double D boobs (or one Double D boob now with one expander of almost the same size) and there is just no way I could not wear any support - especially in pulic, at work etc. Does anyone have any suggestions for this?

Girls - you mention on here about not wearing a bra during radiotherapy. I am not far of starting mine either and wasn't aware of this. I have Double D boobs (or one Double D boob now with one expander of almost the same size) and there is just no way I could not wear any support - especially in pulic, at work etc. Does anyone have any suggestions for this?

Hello pink ladies

I am yet to start my rads but I was told during my first interview: 

No soap unless you choose a PH balanced soap like cetaphil. 

 No deodorant but if you must, crystal only.

No lotion or oil that contains mineral oil.  Sorbolene or Moogoo udder light were the two recommended. 

If there is any discomfort tell the rad team. 

Cotton tshirt no bra.  If you need support wear it over the cotton tshirt. 

No sun. 

Dry with patting motion or air dry. 

If you can leave the area exposed to the air for a little while every day. 

But as with chemo I expect we all react differently and will all need to vary our instructions to suit.

Hi everyone

I think I made a blue!!  I meant to say "Simple" soap not Pure n Simple!  That's the cooking spray!  Duh!  Chemo brain kicks in again!

LOL!

Helen

Thanks Sharon, I am about to go and explore Hyster Sister - will be in touch.  Michelle x

Hope they soon get your 5 year meds sorted, Mich, and that your friend gets better quickly - what a nightmare for her.  Roll on 2013 for all of us!  (And I promise no pole dancing :-)  Take care, Michelle x