AFTER RADIATION - TO DRINK OR NOT TO DRINK

I finished 5 weeks radiation end April.  I was advised to drink some water before radiation but (not too much) and I used a wet wash cloth on my boob (leftie) at least 3 times a day after about 2 weeks of radiation  (Method. Put 1 litre (with 1 tsp salt) of cold water and keep in fridge, change every 2 days.  Soak wash cloth in cold water and put on leftie, freezing makes toes curl but after 5 mins when take cloth off, cloth is warm, you can feel the relief, change water every 2 days.  I used QV cream during the day and Dermeze ointment at night, this is very greasy so used to put a tissue over it for bed . Do not forget your chest area as this can get sore and blistered as well.  I was also advised to put some QV cream on my back on the side I was having radiation every couple of days.    I also showered with QV gentle wash in the shower.  I am still using QV cream on my chest area and leftie.   Leftie still gets a bit sore as does under the arm, I was advised to put my hand on and massage in a circular movement to make sure scar tissues stays loose.  Hope this helps a bit and good luck.