Hi all just wanted to share what i used when having my radiotherapy worked well for me might not for every one but anything worth a try. it was PLUNKETTS ALOE VERA PURE 99% 240ml GEL GOODLUCK TO ALL HAVING TREATMENT AT THE MOMENT AND TO MY FRIEND ANNIE2 she starts her radiotherapy tomorrow. thinking of you girls.

Yes Fran, I used this just recently for my radiationtherapy. I also used Natural Instinct Natural Body Lotion as well. It worked a treat last time as well. I use it daily all over and also use it as a make up remover as it it so gentle. (it has no nasties)XLeonie

Hi Fran, This is Annie from BCNA's Policy Team. I thought I would let you know that we recently conducted a survey of our Review & Survey Group, on the issue of radiotherapy burns. The results of the survey are quite interesting and will be available in the upcoming issue of The Beacon (should be in your mailboxe in the next week or so!). The article includes some great skin care tips that women wanted to share with others, including the use of moisturising creams. I wonder if your friend Annie is a BCNA member? If not, you might like to share a copy of The Beacon (issue 55) with her, as she may find the skin care advice useful. She can also download her own copy of the magazine in around a week. Cheers, Annie

I had my last radiaition treatment yesterday, so the slash, poison and burn is over at last!! They gave me the Hydrocortisone but it didnt stop the itching, im using Diprosone on the rash, its Grade 1 Dermatitis so not too bad and sticking with the Sorbolene on the rest,, seems to work well as apart from the rash on my shoulder Im only a bit red, have had worse sunburn actually!!! Mechell

Hi Annie, Well done , I wondered how you would get this out to everyone. I'm sure it will be another very useful resource for us all. XLeonie

RADIOTHERRAPY BURNS | BCNA Online Network

17 Replies

Annie_Gayed
Member
15 years ago
Hi Fran,

This is Annie from BCNA's Policy Team. I hope you had a nice weekend, and stayed rugged up and warm in this cold weather! Regarding your question, BCNA does not provide subsidies for wigs. The Cancer Council is run differently in each state, so you may like to call your state branch to check.

As for Centrelink help, it's funny you should ask, as the next edition of The Beacon magazine will focus on the financial issues that women with breast cancer, and survivors, face on a day to day basis. We're currently investigating what support Centrelink offers to women with breast cancer, and we will certainly report this to you in the magazine. In the meantime, you may like to call them on 13 27 17 to discuss how they can help.

I hope this helps,

Annie