Radiation and Mepitel
I'm not yet finished chemo but trying to get my head around the radiation in 4 weeks. I have been told that I can use the Mepitel film at Royal Adelaide and at the last appointment I was given a piec...
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I am on my last two days of radiation. @Sister we will be doing our last day on the same day . Yippee !! How are you feeling?
Initially I had been told I would have radiation for 25 sessions @josephine66 , when I saw the radiation team to get measured up they said it was decided to have 16 plus a boost of 4. I asked why it was less than they had initially planned, and I was told they look at the individual, like the age and the general well being of the person. Not sure if that is right.
She said it was a shorter treatment as each session has a higher dose
I was told the mepitel can interfere as it stretches the breast so for me they said it was better not to use the mepitel. ( My breasts are a D Cup )
I am using moogoo udder cream and love it , I have solosite gel for the areas that have broken especially my nipple and where my incision was the nurses dress it each day wit a dressing that has the solosite on it ( only since the skin broke).
I cant stress enough to lather on whatever cream you decide to use and keep the skin moist. Ask them how far the radiation goes although your tatoos are the markers so you can start preparing your skin before you even start radiation.
I also use the Moogoo body wash for soap and it is great really gentle on your skin.
I thought it was good to air the skin at night but this is not the case for me they said I need to keep it moist so it does not dry out. I have to wear dressings at night and the last two days I have been able to sleep.
As a celebration to finish I am hoping to go skiing with my daughter for a few days. I am tired but I think the fresh air and change of scenery will be so good for us.
Initially I had been told I would have radiation for 25 sessions @josephine66 , when I saw the radiation team to get measured up they said it was decided to have 16 plus a boost of 4. I asked why it was less than they had initially planned, and I was told they look at the individual, like the age and the general well being of the person. Not sure if that is right.
She said it was a shorter treatment as each session has a higher dose
I was told the mepitel can interfere as it stretches the breast so for me they said it was better not to use the mepitel. ( My breasts are a D Cup )
I am using moogoo udder cream and love it , I have solosite gel for the areas that have broken especially my nipple and where my incision was the nurses dress it each day wit a dressing that has the solosite on it ( only since the skin broke).
I cant stress enough to lather on whatever cream you decide to use and keep the skin moist. Ask them how far the radiation goes although your tatoos are the markers so you can start preparing your skin before you even start radiation.
I also use the Moogoo body wash for soap and it is great really gentle on your skin.
I thought it was good to air the skin at night but this is not the case for me they said I need to keep it moist so it does not dry out. I have to wear dressings at night and the last two days I have been able to sleep.
As a celebration to finish I am hoping to go skiing with my daughter for a few days. I am tired but I think the fresh air and change of scenery will be so good for us.