Exercise

I found it very difficult after surgery, too. I used the soft non-adhesive wound dressings tucked in and around the bra.  My lovely GP gave me a wad of them.

Hey @Ulli,

I had breast conserving surgery as well.  I am not sure how long it is since you had yours, but as I had chemo as well there was 8 months between surgery and radiation.  Even though there was still up and down swelling I was back into a normal bra by then.  I just poked a bit of tissue or gauze between the wire and me when it started getting a bit sore. Cotton wool can stick a bit if it starts to get weepy.

You might try one of the ones with no wire that open at the front or I found the little crop top ones from Best and Less pretty good.  They even held up riding my horse so should be fine for walking.

I had 6 weeks of radiation and had no problem with fatigue throughout.  I had very little burning until mid way through week 5. Get on to the Moo Goo udder cream if you haven't already.  Moisturize moisturize moisturize.  

All the best lovely.
xoxoxo

Thank you both..... much appreciated!

@joeyliz is a Rads technician. She maybe able to suggest something 

I had breast conserving surgery followed by 16 rounds of radiotherapy and walk daily for one hour as well as gentle exercise class twice weekly.

The week after radiotherapy I started exercise class and found myself engulfed with fatigue the first week - needing a lengthynap after class.But thereafter all was fine.

I purchased a Target post op  front opening bras for after surgery which I found good during radiotherapy but they did get very discoloured due to all the creaming during/after radiotherapy.I threw them out eventually as a friend bought me my first ah bra which I found great - first I had felt comfortable in months. I still wear them today and are great out walking - no seams to rub and good control.

Ah bra are called sports bras and available many shops and quite cheap.My favourites are from K mart but Best and Less , Target etc all sell them .

Oops only odd thing is you step into ah bras. I had no fatigue during radiotherapy but very busy time as daily treatment and lots creaming up required.

Could you try a pad and stick it to  your bra not to you. I was thinking more if needing extra protection. 

It would be great for you to continue walking through the radiation,exercise is encouraged and actually helps to lessen the fatigue, however it you do become tired make sure you do take some time to rest, go to bed  little earlier for example. As for the bra situation, I'm not sure how to help with the size difference sorry, for rubbing I'd suggest sticking to non underwire bras, pure cotton, avoid wool, a silk hanky is always a good option, when you get the skin reaction mepilex lite dressings are great to reduce friction.

Thanks for all the feedback and ideas.....
How often should I be applying cream? Kezmusc mentioned Moo goo, have others found that to be the best as well? 

I haven't had rads yet (start Thursday) but I'm doing the Mepitel.  As for creams, I've heard Moo Goo and Calendula.