Radiotherapy is pretty painful
Hi everyone I’ve had 6 treatments so far… my breast is quite red and painful (like a sharp pain)… I’ve moved to a burns cream 6 times a day… Today it took 3 takes for them to get it right Just s...
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Gosh @Kathryn2412 - I am so sorry you're having problems so early in your Rads ..... perhaps you should talk to your Rad Onc asap - as they try to gauge the strength of the Rads to have the greatest effect over the 4-6 weeks but to minimise skin damage!
Your Rad Nurses should be checking you out BEFORE your daily treatment - so explain your concerns to them too & raise the issue of seeing the Onc again. They may need to reduce the strength just a tad.
take care & all the best xx
Your Rad Nurses should be checking you out BEFORE your daily treatment - so explain your concerns to them too & raise the issue of seeing the Onc again. They may need to reduce the strength just a tad.
take care & all the best xx