Rad Grad ...skin bad

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tjohnson2310
tjohnson2310 Member Posts: 168 Member
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I had a right mastectomy. I finished rads on 4/13, my last 6 treatments were concentrated on the scar. So, I went from burnt to peeling. My doc saw the peeling but continued treatment. I was down to my last one. The scar and the area around look horrible to me like red flesh. I have my creams and xeroform gauze. It stays moist getting on my bra and shirt. There is no odor. i don't think its infected. it just looks bad. But any way will be seeing the doc on Thursday. I can't wait for my skin to heal completely.

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  • chriskaput
    chriskaput Member Posts: 109
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    congrats on finishing rads!
    I think it took about a week before my skin starting peeling alot and started looking better. By 2 weeks after rads it looked nice as tanned. Don't worry it will get better real soon!

    Chris.
  • QuiltingMama123
    QuiltingMama123 Member Posts: 124
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    Congrats on graduating!! I
    Congrats on graduating!! I know it hurts. If possible, sleep topless with the covers off that side and let the air get to the area. It feels weird, but after 2 nights my skin did MUCH better.
  • mollyz
    mollyz Member Posts: 756 Member
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    QuiltingMama123 said:

    Congrats on graduating!! I
    Congrats on graduating!! I know it hurts. If possible, sleep topless with the covers off that side and let the air get to the area. It feels weird, but after 2 nights my skin did MUCH better.

    Congrats!
    Congrats on finishing rads, what will you do with yourself now(hehe)yes your skin will peel in about a week after rads and two weeks even more it's amazing it takes 6 to 7 weeks for this to happen and only 2 to 3 weeks to heal, keep using your creams and it will get better the worst is over, good luck and keep us posted. hugs to you MOLLYZ
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
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    Great News
    Glad to hear your are a rad grad. I think you will see your skin start to heal quickly now that you are actually done.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
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    chriskaput said:

    congrats on finishing rads!
    I think it took about a week before my skin starting peeling alot and started looking better. By 2 weeks after rads it looked nice as tanned. Don't worry it will get better real soon!

    Chris.

    Congrats rad grad! Quite an
    Congrats rad grad! Quite an accomplishment! I am glad you are seeing your rads oncologist soon.

    You will be amazed at how fast your skin will heal now. Just keep those creams on for weeks yet.


    Congrats again,

    Lex
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
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    chriskaput said:

    congrats on finishing rads!
    I think it took about a week before my skin starting peeling alot and started looking better. By 2 weeks after rads it looked nice as tanned. Don't worry it will get better real soon!

    Chris.

    Congrats rad grad! Quite an
    Congrats rad grad! Quite an accomplishment! I am glad you are seeing your rads oncologist soon.

    You will be amazed at how fast your skin will heal now. Just keep those creams on for weeks yet.


    Congrats again,

    Lex
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    hope it is feeling better soon
    thinking of you
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
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    In a few short weeks the bad
    In a few short weeks the bad skin will be a distant memory. Keep taking care of yourself, and give yourself a reward for finishing! Congratulations!

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
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    Congrats
    on finishing rads! Celebrate but take care of your skin. Mine peeled and then healed nicely. I finished Feb 15th and still put the cream on.
    {{hugs}} Char

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