Rads - Panic?
Hi There. Started rads today and interview with nurse was alarming. She launched into a spiel about skin reactions that included burns, blisters, open wounds and significant pain and said "this is o...
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OH Waving not Drowning .... my first reaction ... IS SLAP THAT NURSE hard in the face... then relax....
I had 6 weeks of Rads on my affected side Near the end I had a bit of blistering but I am very fair skinned and I had had problems with my scars right from one day just part of my general skin condition.... I was tired and it got worse as the weeks went on.... BUT the Pain was just uncomfortable pain not something that I needed pain killers for ....
Honestly she needs a good slap....
Please know we are all different and if you are noticing things like redness and pain mention it to another staff member.
They gave me a great Burn cream and it started to sooth it instantly. Do ask the other members of the team. During this time we normally regularly see both the BC Nurse and the RAD Oncologist... always ask questions if you are concerned....
Hugs and energy to deal with the Rads journey
soldier Crab
I had 6 weeks of Rads on my affected side Near the end I had a bit of blistering but I am very fair skinned and I had had problems with my scars right from one day just part of my general skin condition.... I was tired and it got worse as the weeks went on.... BUT the Pain was just uncomfortable pain not something that I needed pain killers for ....
Honestly she needs a good slap....
Please know we are all different and if you are noticing things like redness and pain mention it to another staff member.
They gave me a great Burn cream and it started to sooth it instantly. Do ask the other members of the team. During this time we normally regularly see both the BC Nurse and the RAD Oncologist... always ask questions if you are concerned....
Hugs and energy to deal with the Rads journey
soldier Crab