Update I begin Rads on the 18th of May

BlownAway60
BlownAway60 CSN Member Posts: 851
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Had a CT today for my mapping and 3 little tattos. I am colostraphobic(SP) so the CT was not much fun but I have them give me something to cover my eyes. If I cannot see it it doesn't bother me as much. Except for an MRI which I absolutely hate. I will see the doc and have some xrays done on the 17th and then begin rads on the 18. Was hoping for sooner but I have to happy that I least I will be able to put this behind me by the end of July.

Hugs to All

Donna

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  • GayleMc
    GayleMc Member Posts: 311 Member
    #2
    Had first radiation today.
    Had first radiation today. It was not bad at all and I came right home and put on my Aquaphor and white men's t-shirt. A few survivor friends told me to cream up from day one and I hope it helps. I'm with you, glad to be getting on with it. Best of luck, I'm sure you'll do fine.
  • Sher43009
    Sher43009 Member Posts: 602 Member
    #3
    GayleMc said:

    Had first radiation today.
    Had first radiation today. It was not bad at all and I came right home and put on my Aquaphor and white men's t-shirt. A few survivor friends told me to cream up from day one and I hope it helps. I'm with you, glad to be getting on with it. Best of luck, I'm sure you'll do fine.

    Good luck to both of you!
    Good luck to both of you! Yes, using the creams and lotions from the first helps. I would use aloe gel before I got dressed again. The sooner the better. It takes longer to get undressed and dressed again then it does for the treatment.
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 CSN Member Posts: 851
    #4
    Sher43009 said:

    Good luck to both of you!
    Good luck to both of you! Yes, using the creams and lotions from the first helps. I would use aloe gel before I got dressed again. The sooner the better. It takes longer to get undressed and dressed again then it does for the treatment.

    I got Fruit of the Earth
    I got Fruit of the Earth Gel today. It is 100% aloe based. Have to put it on 3 times a day beginning day one.

    Donna
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
    #5
    Yes!
    I would also use my lotions at the hospital before I got dressed again. For you, Donna, you might want to ask about using the lotions even beforehand since you still have some time before you start. My rads nurse suggested I start with the lotions about 3 days before my 1st treatment. I figure it couldn't hurt to have your skin in good condition going into this thing.

    Best of luck to both of you. Also remember to keep hydrated and get as much rest as you need. You can see the finish line ahead!

    Take care,

    Cindy
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #6
    Sher43009 said:

    Good luck to both of you!
    Good luck to both of you! Yes, using the creams and lotions from the first helps. I would use aloe gel before I got dressed again. The sooner the better. It takes longer to get undressed and dressed again then it does for the treatment.

    Yes, good luck to both of
    Yes, good luck to both of you!

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