I guess I'm lucky...
I was diagnosed with early breast cancer on 2 Aug 2010. I had a lumpectomy and now I face radiation therapy at Royal Brisbane Hospital commencing 6 Oct.
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Hi Lyn
The area got red and a litte bit of sun caused a bit of irriation so I had to use some dermaid on the bit exposed to the sun as it went really dry and itchy. There is a bit of discomfort when the area is red - just like a sunburn. The skin is now peeling. I had to drive to Nambour each day so the driving was a bit tiresome as I live near Bribie Island, so I am still a little bit tired from all of that. Not wearing a proper bra yet either. How are you going to get to Brisbane each day? Also have you seen the machine that will be working on you? We had a DVD about it but I didn't watch it till after the first treatment - should have watched it first then you have a heads up about what it is like. Contact me whenever you feel like it. Take care Michelle