Radiation started 4 of 25
Day 4 of radiation been ok so far . Boob feels abit hot tonight but they told me be end of week 2 breakdown of skin. So far only using moogoo.
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Definitely, as @Cath62 says, the 'cooking' continues even after the treatment stops, so it is very important to continue the lotions & potions - you will continue to feel the 'warmth' at the Rads Site for at least 2 weeks - so better to continue for about 4 weeks ..... if you have skin breakdown, definitely speak with your Breast Care Nurse AND your Rads team so they can assess it & treat it. xx
It's a good idea to also wear 'sun safe tops' for a couple of months so that the sun's rays can't penetrate the top.
Not everyone is offered the Mepilex (I wasn't and had about 24 rad treatments.) I am not sure what the criteria is, to be offered the use of it.
Here are a couple of articles on it (based on Aussies/Kiwis):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3473726/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20647511/
All the best. Take care xx
It's a good idea to also wear 'sun safe tops' for a couple of months so that the sun's rays can't penetrate the top.
Not everyone is offered the Mepilex (I wasn't and had about 24 rad treatments.) I am not sure what the criteria is, to be offered the use of it.
Here are a couple of articles on it (based on Aussies/Kiwis):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3473726/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20647511/
All the best. Take care xx