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Peachy
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6 months ago

StratXRT - first use, not sure I’m doing this right?!

Hi all Invasive lobular carcinoma (Grade 2, ER+ PR+). Breast conserving surgery completed 4/9 (after a wide excision open biopsy on 6/8).  Started the first of 15 radiation treatments today and h...
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Julez1958
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6 months ago
Hi @Peachy 
I was given a lesson on how to apply it by the nurses at the radiotherapy centre.
If if feels greasy it means you have applied too much.
I practiced at home a couple of times ( then washed it off ) before my first session.
I had 28 sessions and only got a little bit of pinkness towards the end but no blisters or skin breakdown.