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FLClover
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5 years ago

Help on mepitel film

Hello lovely ladies šŸ™‚. 
I was wondering if someone could give me some info about Mepitel film. My oncologist said she doesnā€™t usually use it and they didnā€™t have any, so I ordered it myself. I got 10x7.5cm films. Today was my first session, and when I pulled the films out, the other onco and his helper didnā€™t have a clue what I was talking about. They thought it was a dressing. He said in 25 yrs experience heā€™d never heard of it. The nurse put the 4 films on me and I got the radiation, but afterwards they told me to take it off so I could apply the cream. I mentioned that Iā€™d read that it usually stays on throughout treatment, but they thought it was strange as the cream wouldnā€™t be able to get to the skin. So my question is what do I do now?? Do I keep the film on and apply cream over the top? Do I take it off as they said and reapply it every day? Also are the dimensions correct? I used 4 pieces and itā€™s very expensive, so not much stock in Aus at the moment. If I leave it on, how do I apply the cream? How much of my chest area is it supposed to cover? Iā€™m having both breasts irradiated. Also someone mentioned needing to readjust the settings on the machine? Iā€™m very confused šŸ˜³. Any help would be appreciated. 
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  • ddon's avatar
    ddon
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    5 years ago
    My oncology use it and they apply it and leave it on, just patching it if necessary. It stays on the whole time, no need for any cream apparently. They donā€™t put it on until the 2nd week. If it peels off they reapply it but If  you arenā€™t in a humid area if can stay on the whole time. 
  • Sister's avatar
    Sister
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    5 years ago
    You don't use the cream while it's on.  The pieces should but up against each other and not overlap.  Different places do different things but my hospital would put it on on the Monday, fix any bits during the week, and then I would take it off for the weekend so I could wash the area and moisturise.  I think others have had it on the entire time. It wouldn't be hard for yours to find out because many places, private and public use it.  I think mine was a different brand - Mepitex??+/ - but same thing.