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saphire
11 years agoMember
Radiation starts tomorrow
Hello to all
Radiation starts tomorrow I am apprehensive of the unknown once again and in the midst of this my husband has his back operation is the following Monday in Newcastle and I wont be able...
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TonyaM
11 years agoMember
What a difficult time for your whole family- life can be very unfair. I think you'll find radiation ALOT easier than chemo.It's just tedious going every day.The actual zap is quite quick and painless.After a few days or so you might see some redness and it feels like sunburn.I got tired about halfway.I'm fair but my skin never broke down- it just looked like a bad case of sunburn.Staff will advise you on creams and painkillers.I found it helpful to soak in a warm salt bath each night. I alternated with aloe vera gel and vit e cream.I'd apply creams after the zap.The first session is scary,especially when everyone leaves the room.But honestly,after that,it just becomes routine. Good luck for tomorrow.Tonya xx
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