One down, twentyfour to go!
Well, today was the first day of my radiation on my chestwall. I have had radiation treatment before - in December - on my hip and upper back so it was nothing too surprising.
I'm hoping that it...
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Hi Amy
As you can see I am the exact opposite to you this evening at 7.25pm I have my last radiation. It has been fine and I have been so lucky that my skin has stood up to all the treatment with no problems. I have slapped on the 100% Sorbolene cream and put it on directly after treatment in the bathroom. My routine with the cream has been put it on first thing then be basically topless or in a loose singlet until about 11am (depends on what I am doing), have a shower with baby soap put on more cream., might do it again if it's all soaked in. Take the dog for a walk at 4pm, have a swim in a saltwater pool then have another shower with baby soap and make sure all the cream is off. Then head off to Brissy for treatment. Take us about 40 mins to get there and the treatment about 5 mins! I always put more cream on at bedtime too. One reason my skin is so good maybe the moisturising I did after my mastectomy, my physio drilled it into me and am so glad she did. Also I spend a lot of time topless or in a loose top (obviously I am not working) and so have nothing rubbing against the skin all day. I take off my top as soon as I can and am wearing very comfortable bras the ones I wore just after my mastectomy. Every body's skin is different so am not sure if I am lucky or have just been a bit pedantic. One of the radiation ladies told me not to put the cream on too thick as it can cause skin problems, thinner and more often which I have done.
Am a bit tired but am trying to rest when I can.It's a lot easier than chemo. Good luck and love that cream!!!
Sarah