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Radiotherapy side effects
ive completed 5 of 30 radiotherapy treatments to date.
I have been told the two common side effects are skin reactions and tiredness.
for those that have completed radiotherapy treatment
1. Af...
Hi All, Lots and Lots of good advise here... one other thing to mention that was advised to me at Prince of Wales in Sydney a simple Salt soak. 1 teaspoon salt in a ltr of boiled water. Cool, then soak a cloth and apply for 15 -20 mins twice a day.
Like a lot have mentioned on here, for me the last week and the week after the last week was when I blistered. It cleared up quite quickly with a special burn cream from the hospital. You can go back for treatment after the last session so make use of it if you can.
(I thought I was the only one taking photo's of my armpit - glad to see I was in good company! :wink: )
Aine
Like a lot have mentioned on here, for me the last week and the week after the last week was when I blistered. It cleared up quite quickly with a special burn cream from the hospital. You can go back for treatment after the last session so make use of it if you can.
(I thought I was the only one taking photo's of my armpit - glad to see I was in good company! :wink: )
Aine