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Thanks sharon will definitely do the moisturising. Not looking forward to the tiredness but as you say we are all different so I guess I'll have to wait and see. Thanks for replying 

Hi Jacki

My case sounds similar to yours. I finished my 20 sessions of radiotherapy about 2 weeks ago at the Mater. I started moisturising 3/4 weeks before I began twice daily with Moo goo udder cream. I only had some tenderness and my skin just looked as though I had sunburn. It is only now that I have had a little reaction but was told it would probably get worse before it gets better.In saying that, I'm more than pleased how it all went. I work part time and opted for my radiotherapy after work so that went smoothly. The treatment doesn't take long at all. A friend once told me that she had heard that radiotherapy is quicker than going through a McDonalds drive thru, which made me laugh & still does today. I did get very fatigued at times but allowed myself to lay down when it got bad and have a little nap.This is so not me but listened to my body when needed. One tip I was told and will pass on, is that to continue exercising if that is part of your routine. I struggled a lot near the end to finish my gym classes but I did feel so much better after them. I'm sure it was the endorphins that kicked in. Honestly, you will be fine and its a piece of cake compared to the operations.

Hi Jackie, I just recently finished 25 radiation sessions.  I was booked at 8am most days and then went to work 3 days a week but I had also had chemo.  If not I may have worked each day but I was already fatigued and you will get some fatigue from radio too.  You will be given sorbolene cream and I used moo goo too.  Use the cream several times a day and that will help.  Continue with the cream even when you finish the radio course as the radiation continues to work for up to two after.  My skin did end up glowing - like a bad sunburn - but wasn't too painful.  I did stop wearing a bra at home towards the end.  It is painful and doesn't take long. Good luck. Maureen

Hi welome to the site. Glad to hear you have got a good report from the doctor., take care and good luck with your treatment, it is always good when you know what is ahead it does make the trip a bit easier

Hi there.  I worked through my radio. I had at peter mac and they couldnt give me a definite time each day just a two hour window so that made life a bit difficult for me trying to juggle work and school pickups. Also dont want to freak you out but i burnt quite badly and needed a break. Start moisturising now in preparation. I can highly recommend moo goo.

Be kind to yourself and listen to your body. Take nanna naps whenever you need them.

Maryrose 

Sorry Jackie ....  I did not check before pressing post..  i missed the 'e' and we cannot edit our posts as yet (it is on the list of fixes!!!)

xoxox

Hi Jacki..

I certainly know of this roller coaster ride you speak of !!!..  Radio can be a little different for everyone and the skin can react differently in each case but I used aloe vera gel to help keep it hydrated and I am sure other ladies will have some great ideas to keep that sorted.. You may (probably will) get fatigued and not only while undergoing the rads, it can be cumulative and could hang about for a while later..  Be kind to yourself, eat well, stay hydrated and get the ever helpful sleep..  sending you huge hugs to help you thru it.. xoxoxo

cheers, Sharon (pink66)