Radiation

Hi Glynnis

I would say no. I had been told and also read that the chlorine, chemicals etc in the pool could irritate the skin. When I finished 10 days ago, I asked how long till I can swim, she said average couple of weeks, but more so what your comfortable with.

Nurse said if you try it and it bothers  you then stop, try again few days, week later etc. 

Well one week after finishing rads, went to my daughters apartment. Sat in the spa just up to waist, after 15 mins I went in deeper, well I regretted that, lol. My breast itched like crazy until I could get in shower, wash off etc then it eased off. 

For me the biggest side effect has been the itching every day. It's where all the swelling is. 

When I wear bra, crop top I start itching like mad. Today I went to church no bra, aah, sigh, lol, so much better, minimum discomfort. 

So my boob's obviously don't like spa etc yet, so won't try that or the pool for another week or so. 

Anyway that was a long winded answer. All the best. Have chat to your nurse at your next rad appointment.

xxx