Radiation side effects

I’m sorry it’s so awful for you. I’m interested in knowing how best to cope also, as this is yet to come for me. All the best. Kick cancer in the butt!

How many doses have you had, Sanra?

Down to single figures...9 to go
im sizzling big time. Using every cream possible as i had reaction to metafilm. The pain across my chest is horrid. ( double masectomy between chemo & rads ). Im exhausted tbh...any tips?

Thanks for this discussion. It's helped me too. I have radiation coming up and these suggestions will help. I especially like the reminders to keep exercising. I did this before surgery and it helped me to stay mentally positive as well as the other health benefits. Now just post surgery I could easily have let it slide (like I usually do :) ) but instead I'll definitely try to keep up some gentle exercise and build from there. Take care everyone.

Thanks Kari. I’ve just finished my first week. Was ok till Friday, now every joint in my body is aching. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

I had 25 rounds of radiation 2 years ago.  The last two weeks were VERY uncomfortable - I have large breasts and was in Townsville during the heat and humidty of Jan/Feb - the best relief I found apart from aqueous cream was cloths soaked in cold salt water.  Best    Feeling    Ever
I stil have numbness in one section of my breast, and maybe it is a conincidence, but when leaning right over on that side I experience an awful pain in my diaphragm area.  I really disliked radiation, I felt more restricted than when on chemo in those last couple of weeks and a few after it was finsihed.  The idea of having any clothing on in that area was very unappealing.  Hopefully you will be one of those that flies through it without an issue.  Best of luck.  Kari

@Lallaby

I’m looking at the moo good oncology pack, I’ve used it before and loved it ( I even use it with a little water on my very dry and curly hair - it’s fantastic for stopping frizz). Looks very reasonable value wise - thanks for the tip

All the best Sanra, I hope you find some useful information to help you through your treatment. Aren’t we lucky there’s so much support available! 

Thanks for the info too
im 5 treatments in of 25...after chemo and double masectomy.
turns out im allergic to the film so thats a no go...im exhausted and started to get red and sore and warm across my chest now.....battle on huh