Scarring from radiation
Hi all hope everyone is well. Im 41 and been given option to do 4 or 6 weeks of radiation. My initial reaction was to just do 4 weeks to get it over and done with but I unfortunately googled things no...
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Hi @Newbie3312 - Like @Sister and @JanineG - my own radiation experience wasn't bad at all. I had 4 weeks worth (the final 2 or 3 were 'boosts' at higher levels.) Mild redness with a bit of peeling. Keeping the lotions up to it is the trick.
Your Rad Onc will be doing their best to give you the required level of radiation, whilst NOT causing burning or scarring - but some people have more sensitive skin or scars from their surgery - so try not to be too scared of the treatment. It is important that you advise the nurses at the clinic if you notice red areas or pain .....
Some people are able to use Mepitel film or similar - ask if this is suitable for you? I ended up having my rads 'face down' so the Mepitel wasn't suitable for my treatment. Where abouts are you? If you put your town/city in your 'Profile' ... others near you may be able to assist with local services that may be of use to you. If you have to travel to Rads, you should be able to claim 'petrol money' from your State Gov. Each state has slightly different rules. You will need to get your GP/Specialist to fill in the initial form & then it should be easier after that. You can have multiple visits on one claim.
I actually 'stayed over' at a Hospital Lodge during my Rads treatment, as I am 1.5hrs from treatment. It worked out well for me. We came home on weekends. It sort of made it a bit like a holiday. The cost was also subsidised by the State, so made it a worthwhile choice.
All the best - try not to get worried about it - I think you'll be surprised at how easy it should be xx
Your Rad Onc will be doing their best to give you the required level of radiation, whilst NOT causing burning or scarring - but some people have more sensitive skin or scars from their surgery - so try not to be too scared of the treatment. It is important that you advise the nurses at the clinic if you notice red areas or pain .....
Some people are able to use Mepitel film or similar - ask if this is suitable for you? I ended up having my rads 'face down' so the Mepitel wasn't suitable for my treatment. Where abouts are you? If you put your town/city in your 'Profile' ... others near you may be able to assist with local services that may be of use to you. If you have to travel to Rads, you should be able to claim 'petrol money' from your State Gov. Each state has slightly different rules. You will need to get your GP/Specialist to fill in the initial form & then it should be easier after that. You can have multiple visits on one claim.
I actually 'stayed over' at a Hospital Lodge during my Rads treatment, as I am 1.5hrs from treatment. It worked out well for me. We came home on weekends. It sort of made it a bit like a holiday. The cost was also subsidised by the State, so made it a worthwhile choice.
All the best - try not to get worried about it - I think you'll be surprised at how easy it should be xx