Triple Neg.. Good News
It’s been a while since I last posted last post I was going through my first round of A/C and in hospital with Neutropenia well I ended up in hospital 2 more times after that but luckily nothing t...
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Hi 2MC,
Radiotherapy is a walk in the park after chemotherapy.
Mepitel Film wasn’t given to me, I did ask but they said I wouldn’t need it as I didn’t have a full mastectomy. I have known of others that have had the Mepitel with good results. So ask the doctor at your first appointment before commencing Radiotherapy. They don’t offer, so ask the question if this is available to you.
Don’t get to stressed about holding your breath for 20-30 seconds during treatment, it becomes quite easy believe it or not.
Yes mine was also my left hand side so you have to fill your lungs and hold your breath to protect your heart.Start practising now when you lay down at night before you go to sleep, it’s much easier lying down than standing. Just practice every night and slowly build up to the time.
When you have Radiotherapy you have the control button in your hand, so if you find that you can’t hold your breath any longer you let go of the button, and do it again until the correct dose has been given. So don’t loose to much sleep over it. They are so good at the Radiotherapy unit, they will guide you and make you feel at ease.
Life will be a lot more enjoyable having Radiotherapy, you may get tired as the treatment goes on, just keep hydrated and look after your skin and keep moisturising throughout the day, rest when you need to.
I used MooGoo udder cream. When my skin was really red and sore with slight peeling the nurse put me onto Bepanthem soothing cream, which was applied on my skin like thick butter and was wrapped in a padded dressing. I had a great result with no major burning or infections, skin stayed in tact.
Radiotherapy I was able to lead a more normal life, just be aware your immune system will still be low, so stay away from people that are unwell.
Be kind to yourself xx
Radiotherapy is a walk in the park after chemotherapy.
Mepitel Film wasn’t given to me, I did ask but they said I wouldn’t need it as I didn’t have a full mastectomy. I have known of others that have had the Mepitel with good results. So ask the doctor at your first appointment before commencing Radiotherapy. They don’t offer, so ask the question if this is available to you.
Don’t get to stressed about holding your breath for 20-30 seconds during treatment, it becomes quite easy believe it or not.
Yes mine was also my left hand side so you have to fill your lungs and hold your breath to protect your heart.Start practising now when you lay down at night before you go to sleep, it’s much easier lying down than standing. Just practice every night and slowly build up to the time.
When you have Radiotherapy you have the control button in your hand, so if you find that you can’t hold your breath any longer you let go of the button, and do it again until the correct dose has been given. So don’t loose to much sleep over it. They are so good at the Radiotherapy unit, they will guide you and make you feel at ease.
Life will be a lot more enjoyable having Radiotherapy, you may get tired as the treatment goes on, just keep hydrated and look after your skin and keep moisturising throughout the day, rest when you need to.
I used MooGoo udder cream. When my skin was really red and sore with slight peeling the nurse put me onto Bepanthem soothing cream, which was applied on my skin like thick butter and was wrapped in a padded dressing. I had a great result with no major burning or infections, skin stayed in tact.
Radiotherapy I was able to lead a more normal life, just be aware your immune system will still be low, so stay away from people that are unwell.
Be kind to yourself xx