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slonimski
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9 months ago

Radiation

Any suggestions please of a good bra for when I start radiation for breast cancer. I have large breasts. Size 24 E Also suggested creams that are good during treatment
  • Hi @slonimski I was given sorbolene cream to use, a large tub and a tube. They told me to use it at least 3 times a day, the small tube was for immediately after treatment and when you are out and about if you feel like you need it, and for at least 2 weeks after. I slathered it on and had 15 radiation sessions. My skin had a slight blush when I had finished, and a tiny itchy patch on my chest which only lasted a few days. I finished 2 weeks ago and it all feels fine, just a slight skin colour change when you compare the pair. I'm using moogoo now for a change, and I think it helped the itchy patch. 
  • They also told me to put nothing on my skin for at least 2 hours prior to my treatment. I had sessions in the afternoon so had a shower in the morning put the cream on after that, and then straight after the session and as much as I wanted in the evening.