Burning during radiation treatments?

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  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    jlharris said:

    Sue;
    Why can't use use

    Sue;

    Why can't use use regular deodorant during rad treatment? My rad doctor has not said anything to me about that. I have completed only three treatments. Would it be advisable to use deodorant after treatment? I will check with the tech tomorrow.

    Thanks

    You also should not use any

    You also should not use any kind of soaps with perfume or fragrance in them.  The perfume will irritate your skin and some soaps contain it.

     

  • Pink Rose
    Pink Rose Member Posts: 493
    Kobias said:

    I've started radiation too

    I've started radiation too and it isn't easy.  Starting to dread having to do this for weeks yet, but, I know I have to. 

    I am lucky as my husband is taking me every day.  I hated for him to take off work, but, he said he wouldn't have it any other way.  It does make me feel good knowing he is there with me.

    The technicians and my radiation onco are great.  I really am so lucky to have such a great team, and, I really feel they are my team.

    I haven't read all of the posts here, but, I will for any help. 

    Wishing everyone going through rads now good luck. 

     

    Rads weren't easy for me and

    Rads weren't easy for me and I don't think they could possibly be for anyone.  Know that we understand and empathize with you.  Let's get you all done with rads!

    Hugs, Rose

  • Kobias
    Kobias Member Posts: 115
    Pink Rose said:

    Rads weren't easy for me and

    Rads weren't easy for me and I don't think they could possibly be for anyone.  Know that we understand and empathize with you.  Let's get you all done with rads!

    Hugs, Rose

    The sooner the better for

    The sooner the better for me!  I've started taking naps and it has helped with me not being so tired all day and night.

  • Kobias
    Kobias Member Posts: 115

    My RO's nurse did a lengthy

    My RO's nurse did a lengthy demo showing me how to care for my skin. I got some special cream from her, she said they used Auquaphor before they discovered this stuff. I don't know the name but she scooped some into a container for me and it only takes a tiny bit and it works, so far. I'll try and keep you updated on my progress through the radiation treatment and I'll look out for yours. She did say that because I have a little darker skin I may noy have as much troubloe. All I know is, I had a major sunburn when I was 19 which blistered and oozed and I was a mess and ever since then I burn kind of irregular and uneven. I knw this is not exactly sunburn but it's similar.

    Take Care and God Bless

    I've always tanned really

    I've always tanned really well and not burnt, so, I am hoping I won't with rads. 

  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    Kobias said:

    The sooner the better for

    The sooner the better for me!  I've started taking naps and it has helped with me not being so tired all day and night.

    Getting lots of rest is

    Getting lots of rest is important.  Just going everyday for weeks alone is exhausting, not counting the treatment you are getting 5 days a week.  Naps and going to bed early is what I did.  I normally am a night owl, but, not during rads.  Be kind to your body!

  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member

    That's great that they did

    That's great that they did that for you TexasCharlie.  I wish they would have for me.  They told me some and gave me some pamphlets, but, it seems there is still so much to know.

    I've always tanned great, so, I was hoping I would get through this without burning.  Crossing my fingers that I won't burn, or if I do, that it won't be so bad.

    I will keep watching for your updates TexasCharlie.  I hope you do great with radiation and thank you.

    Candi

    Even if you have always been

    Even if you have always been able to get a good tan and not burnt, rads are so different, so, you can't judge from that.  I wish you could though.  However, with the new machines anymore, I don't think there are bad burns anymore, but, I don't know for sure.  My rads onco told me that.

    Hang in there!

  • Kobias
    Kobias Member Posts: 115
    DianeBC said:

    I took vitamins before rads

    I took vitamins before rads and was also told to not take any during rads.  You don't want anything to plump up and make stronger any cells, especially the cancer cells.

    Diane

    I didn't know about the no

    I didn't know about the no vitamins, so, I asked my rads oncologist and he said that I shouldn't.  Thanks for posting that on here.  I was taking them all.

     

  • andi44
    andi44 Member Posts: 196 Member
    Kobias said:

    I've always tanned really

    I've always tanned really well and not burnt, so, I am hoping I won't with rads. 

    treatment...

    I was fortunate that I was already tan prior to starting the radiation treatment.  I was going tanning prior to my diagnosis...So, I'm just getting darker...I have been putting aloe vera cream and vitamin E oil on afterwards...I don't know if this is helping or not...I'm half way thru my treatments...and not having side effects...Good luck to you...

  • Kobias
    Kobias Member Posts: 115
    andi44 said:

    treatment...

    I was fortunate that I was already tan prior to starting the radiation treatment.  I was going tanning prior to my diagnosis...So, I'm just getting darker...I have been putting aloe vera cream and vitamin E oil on afterwards...I don't know if this is helping or not...I'm half way thru my treatments...and not having side effects...Good luck to you...

    Vitamin E oil?  I hadn't

    Vitamin E oil?  I hadn't heard of that one.  What's it suppose to do andi?

     

  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    Kristin N said:

    Getting lots of rest is

    Getting lots of rest is important.  Just going everyday for weeks alone is exhausting, not counting the treatment you are getting 5 days a week.  Naps and going to bed early is what I did.  I normally am a night owl, but, not during rads.  Be kind to your body!

    Those of us that have had

    Those of us that have had rads can't stress enough to you to get your sleep and to use your creams!  I had a friend that didn't think she needed to use any creams at first as her skin was doing nothing, but, she later regretted it as her skin got awful. 

    A few times I was so tired that I almost took a little nap right there on the table.  The techs put on the soothing CD music that I had brought and it relaxed me so much that I was almost out.  lol 

    Hugs, Jan

  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member

    My RO's nurse did a lengthy

    My RO's nurse did a lengthy demo showing me how to care for my skin. I got some special cream from her, she said they used Auquaphor before they discovered this stuff. I don't know the name but she scooped some into a container for me and it only takes a tiny bit and it works, so far. I'll try and keep you updated on my progress through the radiation treatment and I'll look out for yours. She did say that because I have a little darker skin I may noy have as much troubloe. All I know is, I had a major sunburn when I was 19 which blistered and oozed and I was a mess and ever since then I burn kind of irregular and uneven. I knw this is not exactly sunburn but it's similar.

    Take Care and God Bless

    Texas Charlie, are you done

    Texas Charlie, are you done with rads or close now?

    Jan

  • Pink Rose
    Pink Rose Member Posts: 493

    Those of us that have had

    Those of us that have had rads can't stress enough to you to get your sleep and to use your creams!  I had a friend that didn't think she needed to use any creams at first as her skin was doing nothing, but, she later regretted it as her skin got awful. 

    A few times I was so tired that I almost took a little nap right there on the table.  The techs put on the soothing CD music that I had brought and it relaxed me so much that I was almost out.  lol 

    Hugs, Jan

    No antioxidents during rads

    No antioxidents during rads too and use sunscreen!

  • TexasCharlie
    TexasCharlie Member Posts: 76

    That's great that they did

    That's great that they did that for you TexasCharlie.  I wish they would have for me.  They told me some and gave me some pamphlets, but, it seems there is still so much to know.

    I've always tanned great, so, I was hoping I would get through this without burning.  Crossing my fingers that I won't burn, or if I do, that it won't be so bad.

    I will keep watching for your updates TexasCharlie.  I hope you do great with radiation and thank you.

    Candi

    I have 7 days to go and the

    I have 7 days to go and the area looks like a lobster's shell but it doesn't sting too much and hasn't blistered. I got some Aquaphor and Lidocaine 2% 50/50 mix from the nurse and that helps the itching. Hope you are doing O.K. Candi.

  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member

    I have 7 days to go and the

    I have 7 days to go and the area looks like a lobster's shell but it doesn't sting too much and hasn't blistered. I got some Aquaphor and Lidocaine 2% 50/50 mix from the nurse and that helps the itching. Hope you are doing O.K. Candi.

    Have you tried Biafine

    Have you tried Biafine Charlie?  It is especially for burns.  It might help you even more.

    Sue :)

  • TexasCharlie
    TexasCharlie Member Posts: 76

    I have 7 days to go and the

    I have 7 days to go and the area looks like a lobster's shell but it doesn't sting too much and hasn't blistered. I got some Aquaphor and Lidocaine 2% 50/50 mix from the nurse and that helps the itching. Hope you are doing O.K. Candi.

    The RO added 3 more days and

    The RO added 3 more days and I am blistered on my side. I have a whole bunch of meds to use and it really isnt too bad. Next week he said he will concentrate on just the incision area, after that I'm done. Then I have to take estrogen blockers for 5 years and herceptin every 3 weeks for a year. The Onc told me what the reactions and side effects from the E-block might be but, it is mostly related to menopause so we really don't know what will happen with me. I'm hoping nothing but, we'll see.

  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member

    I have 7 days to go and the

    I have 7 days to go and the area looks like a lobster's shell but it doesn't sting too much and hasn't blistered. I got some Aquaphor and Lidocaine 2% 50/50 mix from the nurse and that helps the itching. Hope you are doing O.K. Candi.

    You are almost at the finish

    You are almost at the finish line!  I hope your skin doesn't get any worse.

    Hugs, Debby

  • June Bugs
    June Bugs Member Posts: 167

    The RO added 3 more days and

    The RO added 3 more days and I am blistered on my side. I have a whole bunch of meds to use and it really isnt too bad. Next week he said he will concentrate on just the incision area, after that I'm done. Then I have to take estrogen blockers for 5 years and herceptin every 3 weeks for a year. The Onc told me what the reactions and side effects from the E-block might be but, it is mostly related to menopause so we really don't know what will happen with me. I'm hoping nothing but, we'll see.

    The finish line is so close

    The finish line is so close Charlie!  It sounds like you have the boosters this week.  Good luck!

  • Candi Cane
    Candi Cane Member Posts: 159
    Pink Rose said:

    No antioxidents during rads

    No antioxidents during rads too and use sunscreen!

    These boosters are fast and I

    These boosters are fast and I am so thankful for that!  Soon I will be done and celebrating!

  • Kobias
    Kobias Member Posts: 115

    These boosters are fast and I

    These boosters are fast and I am so thankful for that!  Soon I will be done and celebrating!

    I can't wait until I get to

    I can't wait until I get to the boosters.  :(  

  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member

    Rad burns

    I just finished up my rad treatments. I had to take two weeks off from rad treatments. I burnt so bad I would put cream on   it would run off and my skin with it . I bleed a lot and could not wear cloths. I couldn't stand anything to touch me. , this was after two weeks. I have had a lot of problems, so if your just a little pink after two weeks just watch your skin, Mine went to far. he said they gave different doses to different people. and they were trying to blast the cancer. IF I was you and this is just a suggestion, I would keep my skin soaked in Aquaphor. I set two weeks with no blouse in my room .I had burnt till I bleed and my skin came off and I hurt and still do. Just watch your skin and keep it from drying. Hope this helps some. I will be thinking of you.. wishing you the best

    Muffingranma, I haven't seen

    Muffingranma, I haven't seen you post any new update since this.  How are you?