Finally started rads today
I hope everyone is having a good day and feeling good.
Hugs,
Dawne
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burn
I am 1/2 way through and just starting to get pink/dry. Fair skin doesn't mean you will automatically burn. I moisturize 3-4 times a day. Aloe then Aveeno. My RO just suggested hydrocortizone so I don't scratch. The time goes by quick.
Good Luck!
Cindy0 -
Good luck to you Dawne.mamolady said:burn
I am 1/2 way through and just starting to get pink/dry. Fair skin doesn't mean you will automatically burn. I moisturize 3-4 times a day. Aloe then Aveeno. My RO just suggested hydrocortizone so I don't scratch. The time goes by quick.
Good Luck!
Cindy
Good luck to you Dawne. We're here if you have any questions!0 -
Thanks for the advicemamolady said:burn
I am 1/2 way through and just starting to get pink/dry. Fair skin doesn't mean you will automatically burn. I moisturize 3-4 times a day. Aloe then Aveeno. My RO just suggested hydrocortizone so I don't scratch. The time goes by quick.
Good Luck!
Cindy
I will try the aloe and aveeno. How often do you use the hydtocortizone cream? Congratulations on being half way through.
Hugs,
Dawne0 -
Dawne
Now that you are on your way with rads you will be surprised at how fast the time goes til you are done. One suggestion I can give is that I put on Calendula Gel right after my treatment. It is not as greasy as Aquaphor and did not stain my clothes. I did use the Aquaphor a lot at night and early in the morning. Hope all goes well for you.
Hugs,
Georgia0 -
It's a breeze!
I have finished 26 of my 33 Rads and am in the "booster" phase now. Barely any burning - more like just pink and a little itchy. The cortisone cream takes care of that. I also use Aveeno Body Wash and Daily Lotion which has kept my skin healthy. You'll do fine. You've been through the worst (chemo) and this is a piece of cake!
Bonnie0 -
Texasgirl
I want to wish you GOOD LUCK with rads. I'll be praying that all goes well, from minimal to no side effects. Please keep us posted.0 -
Good LuckLoveBabyJesus said:Texasgirl
I want to wish you GOOD LUCK with rads. I'll be praying that all goes well, from minimal to no side effects. Please keep us posted.
Good Luck with your rads. I am fair skinned and am half way through with no rash or burning, so lets hope the same goes for you!. I will keep you in my prayers.
Marilyn0 -
Good Luck Dawne girl,sparkle1 said:Good luck with rads. Use
Good luck with rads. Use the creams every day but not 2/3 hours before rads.
Sparkle
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Good Luck Dawne girl,
I just crossed over the half way mark with my rads today. So far just a little pink.. but doing well. How are you recovering from your surgery? Do you have your full range of arm movement back yet? It's good to catch up on how your doing, I've though about you over the past couple of weeks.
Keep in touch,
Lorrie0 -
You guys are awesomebutterflylvr said:Good Luck Dawne girl,
I
Good Luck Dawne girl,
I just crossed over the half way mark with my rads today. So far just a little pink.. but doing well. How are you recovering from your surgery? Do you have your full range of arm movement back yet? It's good to catch up on how your doing, I've though about you over the past couple of weeks.
Keep in touch,
Lorrie
Thank You all for the tips and suggestions on different creams. I will be using them. Today was the 2nd treatment and so far so good. I feel a little burning, but that could also be from my incisions healing.
Lorrie, I do have full ROM in my arm again thank goodness. It's still sore and gets tight if I don't exercise it several times a day. I'm still not doing any heavy lifting or house cleaning per my surgeon. I did drive today for the first time since surgery. Man, it felt so good to be in the drivers seat of my big ol truck lol. I'm glad to hear that you are doing good and half way through rads.. yay Take good care.
Hugs,
Dawne0 -
not far behind you
Hi there Dawne, I started Rads only 3 days ago...had a good cry after day one. Not sure where all the emotional upheaval came from, but didn't question it, just let it rip. There is a group on here called the Radiation Room. It is very helpful, and everyone is going through it to some degree. join us when you can. I also have 30 rads. Breast cancer and lymph nodes so doing double duty with breast, armpit, shoulder area, and sternum. I to am blonde hair and fair skin, and was just told by the nurse about the aquaphor today, so I have already had 3 treatments b4 I heard about it. Glad I did hear today. All will be well, we will get through this too. I also find the chat room helpful, so many wonderful people on there too. And if you can't sleep, someone is always on. Talk to you again Texas. Cindy0 -
Just checking in to see howsinee said:not far behind you
Hi there Dawne, I started Rads only 3 days ago...had a good cry after day one. Not sure where all the emotional upheaval came from, but didn't question it, just let it rip. There is a group on here called the Radiation Room. It is very helpful, and everyone is going through it to some degree. join us when you can. I also have 30 rads. Breast cancer and lymph nodes so doing double duty with breast, armpit, shoulder area, and sternum. I to am blonde hair and fair skin, and was just told by the nurse about the aquaphor today, so I have already had 3 treatments b4 I heard about it. Glad I did hear today. All will be well, we will get through this too. I also find the chat room helpful, so many wonderful people on there too. And if you can't sleep, someone is always on. Talk to you again Texas. Cindy
Just checking in to see how treatments are going...I hope all is going smoothly
Denise0 -
Just checking in to see howsinee said:not far behind you
Hi there Dawne, I started Rads only 3 days ago...had a good cry after day one. Not sure where all the emotional upheaval came from, but didn't question it, just let it rip. There is a group on here called the Radiation Room. It is very helpful, and everyone is going through it to some degree. join us when you can. I also have 30 rads. Breast cancer and lymph nodes so doing double duty with breast, armpit, shoulder area, and sternum. I to am blonde hair and fair skin, and was just told by the nurse about the aquaphor today, so I have already had 3 treatments b4 I heard about it. Glad I did hear today. All will be well, we will get through this too. I also find the chat room helpful, so many wonderful people on there too. And if you can't sleep, someone is always on. Talk to you again Texas. Cindy
Just checking in to see how treatments are going...I hope all is going smoothly
Denise0 -
Good luck with rads Dawne!Texasgirl10 said:You guys are awesome
Thank You all for the tips and suggestions on different creams. I will be using them. Today was the 2nd treatment and so far so good. I feel a little burning, but that could also be from my incisions healing.
Lorrie, I do have full ROM in my arm again thank goodness. It's still sore and gets tight if I don't exercise it several times a day. I'm still not doing any heavy lifting or house cleaning per my surgeon. I did drive today for the first time since surgery. Man, it felt so good to be in the drivers seat of my big ol truck lol. I'm glad to hear that you are doing good and half way through rads.. yay Take good care.
Hugs,
Dawne
Good luck with rads Dawne!0
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