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Is there a Tip thread for surgery, chemo or rad? i have been writing down a few things I have seen on discussions that I think will be helpful going forward. ie mepitel film for radiotherapy. j...
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Good on you - it is not the role of any Receptionist to pass on news like that! Thank goodness that is behind you. As to managing the skin and the scar. Initially I used sorbolene but it didn't suit my skin. My Breast care nurse suggested QV cream and that is what I use constantly on the breast. For a while there I used bio oil on the scar only. it is important to look after the skin so that it heals and is kept moisturised.
As to questions on chemo and rads well the journey is so different for all as we all react differently. Don't get too caught up in others reactions as yours could be totally different, maybe similar or better - let's hope it is better!
As to mini holiday make sure you look up at some stage the Otis Foundation as they offer mini holidays for free for breast cancer patients and they are across most Australian states - you may find this very helpful during active treatment or when you complete treatment.
http://www.otisfoundation.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/TheOtisFoundation
Take care from Christine xx
As to questions on chemo and rads well the journey is so different for all as we all react differently. Don't get too caught up in others reactions as yours could be totally different, maybe similar or better - let's hope it is better!
As to mini holiday make sure you look up at some stage the Otis Foundation as they offer mini holidays for free for breast cancer patients and they are across most Australian states - you may find this very helpful during active treatment or when you complete treatment.
http://www.otisfoundation.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/TheOtisFoundation
Take care from Christine xx