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Peachy
Member
7 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
Member
6 months ago
Hi @GrannyBerd and @Peachy
I had 28 sessions of radiation and used the strata X and had only very mild pinkness and no skin breakdown.
The centre I went to used Mepitel as the standard ( was free) but not everyone is suitable.
I had to pay for the strata x but it was worth it in my view.
I have seen posts on other forums of radiation burns that are not pretty so would not necessarily rely just on moo goo if the Mepitel or Strata X are a possibility.