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Anonymous
11 years agoNot applicable
Radiotherapy starts
Hi Everyone, hope that you're all doing well. Travelled from my home in Orbost 5 hours to Melbourne for my first radiotherapy today. As it is a long trip, my hubby and I will be staying with family and friends, so we are fortunate to have that support around us. All the staff at the radio oncology unit were so lovely, and explained proceedings so well. Having already been mapped last week, it took the staff about 10 minutes to set up, then about 5 minutes of treatment time. I would describe the experience as similar to a cat scan, the equipment does not come really close to you, just reminding myself not to move was the greatest challenge, as I have the tail end of a cold and didn't want to sneeze or cough in the middle of it all. Am plastering on the moo goo and hoping for the best, 22 more treatments to go. Rock on September, Trace ??????
21 Replies
- RosemarycMember
Hi Jennie
Wish you all the best and hope that your radiation goes well.
Pit is a lot easier than chemo and the burnt can be managed with lots of cream.
Good luck
Rosemary
- AnonymousNot applicable
Hi Jennie, hoping that your rads go well for you and that the moo goo works well for you. The time goes really quickly, so it'll be done soon. Sending you a big cuddle, Trace ????????
- VietjennieMember
Start my radiation treatment tomorrow. Thanks for your posts. It's so helpful to know what to expect. I've bought some Moo Goo so feeling about as prepared as can be.
Loving the support we all find here.
Jennie
- MelhayMember
Thanks Rosemary :)
Regards Mel
- MelhayMember
Awesome - thanks for the information Trace :)
Regards Mel
- RosemarycMember
Hi
Moo Goo are available in most health store in Sydney
- AnonymousNot applicable
Hi Mel, good luck for your rads on the 7th September. The moo goo is lovely to use, the nurse at the radio oncology said not to apply it within 3 hours before treatment, as they just need to apply the rads to your skin. I carry a tube in my handbag and apply it straight away after rads. I probably use it 3 times a day, and it keeps your skin really nice. Moo Goo have a website, so just look it up. You can buy online, or you can do a search for local providers on the site. A tube will cost you about $12 and lasts for ages. Best of luck with finding your local stockists, Trace ??????
- MelhayMember
Hi Tracey, thanks for sharing your initial Radiation therapy experience - I start on the 7th Sept so it was really helpful to read how you went.
Hope the rest are just as quick & easy.
Just wondering, where did you get the Moo goo from?
Mel
- AnonymousNot applicable
Thanks Jane, it is nice cream, and it soaks in easily. It is so good that I use it as an all over moisturiser. Take care, Trace ????
- RosemarycMember
Tracey,
Thanks and same to you. Keep in touch on how you go.
rosemary