Radiation treatment
So starting radiation tomorrow for 4 weeks. Anyone going through this at the moment?
Forum Discussion
That's a shame @DianeD - welcome to the blog - you'll find lots of support and advice here xx. Where abouts are you? If you add your town/city to your profile, other members will be able to point you towards specific services in the area that you may be able to access. Also, if you jump onto 'Newly Diagnosed' and put up your story so far, we'll have a greater understanding of your treatment so far. xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/categories/newly-diagnosed
You say you've seen your Dr - but have you been in touch with your Onc, as I believe THEY should see it (or at the very least, the Onc Nurses?) Is there any weeping in the area? Sometimes, the stinging/stabbing can be from the Rads & can go on for a couple of months ..... But I really think you should see someone again before March.
Are you keeping the moisturisers up to it? Can you take photos to keep a record of any changes?
Were you face down for your Rads, as it is your nipple that was treated? Mine was too, with the machine going under the table, so the chest area wasn't 'hit'. I've been very lucky with mine still being very soft & even sensitive, still.
Feel free to Check this post out for different areas on the blog, including a link to 'tick sheets' down the bottom, to help you with your questions for your Medical Team members, when you see them next ...
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Take care & all the best xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/categories/newly-diagnosed
You say you've seen your Dr - but have you been in touch with your Onc, as I believe THEY should see it (or at the very least, the Onc Nurses?) Is there any weeping in the area? Sometimes, the stinging/stabbing can be from the Rads & can go on for a couple of months ..... But I really think you should see someone again before March.
Are you keeping the moisturisers up to it? Can you take photos to keep a record of any changes?
Were you face down for your Rads, as it is your nipple that was treated? Mine was too, with the machine going under the table, so the chest area wasn't 'hit'. I've been very lucky with mine still being very soft & even sensitive, still.
Feel free to Check this post out for different areas on the blog, including a link to 'tick sheets' down the bottom, to help you with your questions for your Medical Team members, when you see them next ...
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Take care & all the best xx