Advice for radiotherapy
Hi ladies....I yesterday started my first session of radiotherapy (1 down, 24 to go!). I'm just wondering if you have any hints or tips for what I should / shouldn't be doing during this period. The ...
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Hi Annie
I finished radiation in September 2012. With support from great nurses. Keep up sorbelene creme and any other creme that is recommended. My skin broke down after about 12 sessions ( i had 35) and the relief for that was soaking pads in salt water and just lying them on the broken area of skin, Was very soothing. I can say keep a close eye on your skin and if you see anything that you dont feel is right get nurses to look at it. My axilla became swollen as well and very painful. I went to dr yesterday and we now think the sewlling that is still there and painful is lymphodema. I recommend you just be aware of any changes, ask if not sure and be positive. Some people go through radiationm with no effects. I hope you are one of them. You are not alone and the treatment in the end is worth it
Good luck on your journey