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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...
Absolutely 2 sides to everything. The nurses at my clinic told me that I was to report any concerns straight away. I didn't have any but appreciated that they were adamant about it. It meant that I was never left feeling that I shouldn't bother anyone. Having the film on also meant that the area was checked once a week when it was reapplied.
And following on from @kezmusc ... I have also remained very cautious about sunlight on the area particularly since I love the sunshine. I invested in a couple of new rashies for the beach - 1 short-sleeved and 1 long-sleeved - giving me a choice for the strength of UV and time spent outside. I also stash light scarves in both cars (except when my husband decides to clean everything out of them!) just in case I get caught short somewhere - it gives me something to drape over that side to keep any sun off. You also don't want sunburn if you've had any lymph nodes taken as that can be a potential source of infection.
And following on from @kezmusc ... I have also remained very cautious about sunlight on the area particularly since I love the sunshine. I invested in a couple of new rashies for the beach - 1 short-sleeved and 1 long-sleeved - giving me a choice for the strength of UV and time spent outside. I also stash light scarves in both cars (except when my husband decides to clean everything out of them!) just in case I get caught short somewhere - it gives me something to drape over that side to keep any sun off. You also don't want sunburn if you've had any lymph nodes taken as that can be a potential source of infection.