How long till your breast heals from Rads
Angela
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For me - it was 6 weeks
For me - it was 6 weeks before the last of the burns finally healed. However, I was BADLY burned in the entire radiation area after the last rad and was about to be sent to a burn unit when it finally started healing.
Domeboro soaks are what finally worked on it - couldn't use Silvadene/Sulfadene as I'm allergic to Sulfa.
Susan0 -
I did not have anyRague said:For me - it was 6 weeks
For me - it was 6 weeks before the last of the burns finally healed. However, I was BADLY burned in the entire radiation area after the last rad and was about to be sent to a burn unit when it finally started healing.
Domeboro soaks are what finally worked on it - couldn't use Silvadene/Sulfadene as I'm allergic to Sulfa.
Susan
side effects of radiation I was very fortunate-no fatique, burning etc..I wish you well
Denise0 -
I didn't have any burns, so,sea60 said:Angela,
it does take a while to heal. It's a bad burn...ouch! I would agree in that 6 weeks it should be much better...hang in there!
Hugs,
Sylvia
I didn't have any burns, so, I don't know how long it might take. I was really red though and tender, so, I think it took a couple of weeks after rads for me to start feeling comfortable. The rest of the rads area started healing while I had the boosters. Rads are cumulative, so, you are still "cooking" even after the zapping is done and over with.
Just take good care of your skin still and be gentle with it for a few weeks. What did your rads oncologist suggest? Any new cream maybe? Like I have said before, I used Biafine for any burn that I might get and I used tons of Aquaphor to keep my skin moist and in good condition. And, I used the Aquaphor for weeks after I was finished. It worked because once my skin cleared up, it feels like a baby's behind. lol But, only use what your own rads oncologist suggests.
Don't be discouraged, your skin will heal. It just takes a little time.
Sue
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no rads yet
No rads for me yet but wanted to tell you I will put you on the prayer list regarding this.0 -
Ouch
Sorry that you had such burns, Angela. Remember that you continue to "cook" for a few weeks after radiation ends - not news you want to hear, I'm sure. The area under my breast was the sorest, too - I can tell you what NOT to do. I put on whatever cream I was told (sorry, it was 2 years ago) and covered it with gauze. The gauze wouldn't stay in place, so I used the medical paper tape to hold it in place, thinking it would be better than adhesive. When I took off the gauze and tape, skin came with it and I had an even bigger problem!
Hope it heals soon.
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It's not even the burnedRague said:For me - it was 6 weeks
For me - it was 6 weeks before the last of the burns finally healed. However, I was BADLY burned in the entire radiation area after the last rad and was about to be sent to a burn unit when it finally started healing.
Domeboro soaks are what finally worked on it - couldn't use Silvadene/Sulfadene as I'm allergic to Sulfa.
Susan
It's not even the burned area that hurts the most it's under the breast. It seems to always be wet under there.I have gauze there and it comes away wet and not from sweat. And the nipple. Anyone have nipple pain? It's blistered and re blistered and is always at attention. I walk around the house actually holding my breast in the cup of my hand so it'll feel better. My daughter thinks it's hysterical. I told her I have never been this personal with myself in public LOL!!0 -
Air dry as much as possible.
I was also badly burned under my breast. It took about a week and a half to stop hurting. When I had to be dressed, I used a telfa non-stick pad on the burn and wore one of my hubby's 'wife beater' undershirts - it snugly kept the bandage in place. My sympathies are with you!
Sue0 -
OMG!! I did the same thingrainbow4 said:Ouch
Sorry that you had such burns, Angela. Remember that you continue to "cook" for a few weeks after radiation ends - not news you want to hear, I'm sure. The area under my breast was the sorest, too - I can tell you what NOT to do. I put on whatever cream I was told (sorry, it was 2 years ago) and covered it with gauze. The gauze wouldn't stay in place, so I used the medical paper tape to hold it in place, thinking it would be better than adhesive. When I took off the gauze and tape, skin came with it and I had an even bigger problem!
Hope it heals soon.
-rainbow4
OMG!! I did the same thing when I had my surgery!! I ripped so much skin off I was raw. That was before rads. Now I don't use any tape. My breast holds it in place : )0 -
Good idea. Nice to know I'msbmly53 said:Air dry as much as possible.
I was also badly burned under my breast. It took about a week and a half to stop hurting. When I had to be dressed, I used a telfa non-stick pad on the burn and wore one of my hubby's 'wife beater' undershirts - it snugly kept the bandage in place. My sympathies are with you!
Sue
Good idea. Nice to know I'm not the only one like this. Thanks~0 -
I think you should see the
I think you should see the rads onc or the nurse again. If you're "wet", and it's not sweat that means the skin is open and oozing something. That is what my rads onc told me to watch for.
I had bilateral before rads so I had different issues...but I agree with lots of air. Anytime you're laying down and awake, support the breast so air can get to that sore area. It took me about 3 weeks to feel better and see improvement in the skin, and 5/6 weeks to what I would call healed.
I hope you get some relief soon!
Hugs,
Linda0 -
Hi Angela
I had it on my pelvic and it cracked and burned worse in my crack, it took about 2=3 weeks b4 it healed. I would call your radiation team/doctor just to make sure it isn't infected. I know that 'gagee' had some real problems also with the radiation and had to be put on antibiotics. Follow up is part of the treatment, so I would not hesitate to have someone check it out. If it is infected, the faster you get on antibiotics, the faster it heals!
Wishing you faster healing.
~Carol0 -
@Linda,Gabe N Abby Mom said:I think you should see the
I think you should see the rads onc or the nurse again. If you're "wet", and it's not sweat that means the skin is open and oozing something. That is what my rads onc told me to watch for.
I had bilateral before rads so I had different issues...but I agree with lots of air. Anytime you're laying down and awake, support the breast so air can get to that sore area. It took me about 3 weeks to feel better and see improvement in the skin, and 5/6 weeks to what I would call healed.
I hope you get some relief soon!
Hugs,
Linda
I think you are
@Linda,
I think you are right! Had hubby look at it last night and it seems like raw skin, like there is NO skin there almost like a pink salami.So last night I put on this gauze pad from rads that is lubricated with yellow gel and it seemed to help. I have 1 more left so I will keep the area covered with a gauze pad covered in antibiotics in between till I can see some-one. I am seeing my surgeon on Monday. If he doesn't have an answer I will swing over to the rads place which is up the street.I wonder why they couldn't see this last week when I left?! I mean, it looked the same way only covered with cracked, peeling skin. They should know this might happen, no? I also feel "off" so I wonder if I am infected somewhere? I know my nipple area has blisters ,so maybe they are infected? I will keep the area(s) clean and covered till Mon. Thanks everyone for your help. I don't know what I would do w/o all of you!!0 -
It's not the yeastRague said:Didn't you say a while ago
Didn't you say a while ago that you had a yeast infection under your breast? If that's what you have then treat the yeast infection.
It's not the yeast infection...there's nothing but raw skin there and it seems pretty clean. I think it's just that, raw oozing skin. Yuck!! The side effects seem worse than the treatments! Crazy, right? I'm just hoping nothing is infected though it seems pretty clean. Will see the surgeon monday, hopefully he will have some answers.0 -
@Carol,camul said:Hi Angela
I had it on my pelvic and it cracked and burned worse in my crack, it took about 2=3 weeks b4 it healed. I would call your radiation team/doctor just to make sure it isn't infected. I know that 'gagee' had some real problems also with the radiation and had to be put on antibiotics. Follow up is part of the treatment, so I would not hesitate to have someone check it out. If it is infected, the faster you get on antibiotics, the faster it heals!
Wishing you faster healing.
~Carol
My, that must have
@Carol,
My, that must have been real painful~ I can't imagine how you dealt with it. I am going to go on Monday if the surgeon can't help. I felt better while in treatment than I do now, that's why I'm worried I may be infected somewhere. Of course things always get worse on a weekend! Fingers crossed it doesn't get worse in 2 days. Thanks for your help : )0 -
Bra Linersrobang13 said:It's not even the burned
It's not even the burned area that hurts the most it's under the breast. It seems to always be wet under there.I have gauze there and it comes away wet and not from sweat. And the nipple. Anyone have nipple pain? It's blistered and re blistered and is always at attention. I walk around the house actually holding my breast in the cup of my hand so it'll feel better. My daughter thinks it's hysterical. I told her I have never been this personal with myself in public LOL!!
Hi -
I use Wickem Bra Liners which keeps your skin from touching skin under your breast and they absorb moisture. They just tuck under your bra. www.wickem.com. The bamboo ones are the best - very soft.0 -
It was a few weeks after IGabe N Abby Mom said:I think you should see the
I think you should see the rads onc or the nurse again. If you're "wet", and it's not sweat that means the skin is open and oozing something. That is what my rads onc told me to watch for.
I had bilateral before rads so I had different issues...but I agree with lots of air. Anytime you're laying down and awake, support the breast so air can get to that sore area. It took me about 3 weeks to feel better and see improvement in the skin, and 5/6 weeks to what I would call healed.
I hope you get some relief soon!
Hugs,
Linda
It was a few weeks after I was done with rads for my skin to start healing. I never burnt, but, was close to it. Hoping you heal soon.
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Glad you are seeing yourrobang13 said:@Carol,
My, that must have
@Carol,
My, that must have been real painful~ I can't imagine how you dealt with it. I am going to go on Monday if the surgeon can't help. I felt better while in treatment than I do now, that's why I'm worried I may be infected somewhere. Of course things always get worse on a weekend! Fingers crossed it doesn't get worse in 2 days. Thanks for your help : )
Glad you are seeing your surgeon on Monday, but, you probably ought to see your rads oncologist too. He is the expert in this field, and, should be able to help you.
Praying it doesn't get any worse for you. Keep us updated.
Sue 0 -
@sueRitzy said:Glad you are seeing your
Glad you are seeing your surgeon on Monday, but, you probably ought to see your rads oncologist too. He is the expert in this field, and, should be able to help you.
Praying it doesn't get any worse for you. Keep us updated.
Sue
You know, you're right.
@sue
You know, you're right. After the surgeon I will go up the street to the rads place and ask to see one of the doctors. Mine is on vacation. I'm seeing him next week for a followup. Would have been seeing him this week if he hadn't been away.
Right now it has Xclair on it and is covered with gauze. It feels better. Thanks for the prayers: )0
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