So, Day 7 of radiotherapy and already my skin is splitting. It's like a heat rash under and between my breasts and is a bit uncomfortable.
Apparently it's quite common, but usually not so soon. The BC nurses have suggested salt water bathing. I'm doing that plus continuing to moisturise with QV. I'm keen to know of any other tips to keep it from getting any worse - or, better still, get rid of it!
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all :)
Jo
Thanks Annie. I've downloaded the report and will read with interest. Thanks so much for your reply.
Jo
Hi Jo
This is Annie from BCNA's Policy Team. Gosh, I'm sorry to hear you're having such a hard time with your skin. We hear about these kind of skin changes all too often from women, so last year we conducted a survey to better understand the issue.
We received many tips from women, which we have included on the right hand side of our radiotherapy webpage. You can also read the full survey report if you would like, which is available at the bottom of the page.
All the best Jo
Annie
Hi Jo
This is Annie from BCNA's Policy Team. Gosh, I'm sorry to hear you're having such a hard time with your skin. We hear about these kind of skin changes all too often from women, so last year we conducted a survey to better understand the issue.
We received many tips from women, which we have included on the right hand side of our radiotherapy webpage. You can also read the full survey report if you would like, which is available at the bottom of the page.
All the best Jo
Annie
Hi Jo
This is Annie from BCNA's Policy Team. Gosh, I'm sorry to hear you're having such a hard time with your skin. We hear about these kind of skin changes all too often from women, so last year we conducted a survey to better understand the issue.
We received many tips from women, which we have included on the right hand side of our radiotherapy webpage. You can also read the full survey report if you would like, which is available at the bottom of the page.
All the best Jo
Annie
Hey your picture just popped in while I was typing msg - alway great to have a face to the name.
where are you based ?
Take care G
Hey Jo great to hear from you,
Today is my day 9 and so far I have only the pink boob that feels warm, saw my oncologist today and she said from here on I will start to see and feel the side affects...she is happy with my skin so far. Sorry to hear that you are having a problem with your skin so early. I have been applying Fauldings Vit E moisturiser 4 times a day (details in previous post) as recommended by the onco nurse I also do this on days when I am not having Rads just to keep everything moist. I have not been putting my Aahh bra on after Rads as I am driving home then.
Hope things don't get worse for you and I hear the salt baths are quite soothing, Chris who I have met on this site used to put a washer in her freezer that she put on her skin when she returned home.....maybe this is something that could help.
Take care - hope to talk soon.
PS for got to say that on my drive home I have the MAJOR yawn fest going on and it seems to happen in the same places ......werid I'll keep you posted.
PPS Got a #@$*@# speeding ticket on my way to Rads this afternoon ( last minute problems a work) - a not happy Georgie moment!!!! and the highway patrol cop was a pratt - just by the way .
Georgie - the pink boobed one!!
Hi Serenity, thanks for the quick reply. I've seen that cream mentioned on this site before. I see my rad onc tomorrow, so I'll ask her. I'm hoping to only have 5 weeks (25 zaps) - I was just hoping any skin problems wouldn't set in until much later! Aagh - all just part of this crazy roller coaster, I guess. Good luck with yours.
Jo x
I havent started my radiation yet, however my radiation oncologist recommended moogoo skim milk udder cream for during my treatments - I am having 30 zaps all up over 6 weeks. I bought some online and am going to do a skin test before I start. Hope you find some relief soon.
