Finally started rads today

Texasgirl10
Texasgirl10 Member Posts: 668
Today was the first of 30 rad treatments. I was beginning to wonder if I would ever begin - it seems like it has taken forever since my surgery was 6 weeks ago. I've got my aquaphor and tshirts so I'm ready to get this part of the journey going and over with. I'm hoping I don't burn, but I'm pretty white so I won't be surprised if I wind up with a nice burn. I'll keep ya'll posted.

I hope everyone is having a good day and feeling good.

Hugs,

Dawne
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  • mamolady
    mamolady Member Posts: 796 Member
    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
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    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.
    Good luck to you Dawne. We're here if you have any questions!
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    Hey Dawne!
    Good hearing from you. Wishing you luck with your rads. Let us know how you are doing.

    xoxo,
    Jean
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    Dawne
    I hope you don't have any se from rads. Mine were minimal and only at the end. Sending healing thoughts your way.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • Texasgirl10
    Texasgirl10 Member Posts: 668
    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

    Thanks for the advice
    I will try the aloe and aveeno. How often do you use the hydtocortizone cream? Congratulations on being half way through.

    Hugs,

    Dawne
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    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,
    Georgia
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    Bless your heart~ I hope you
    Bless your heart~ I hope you sail through rads...and if you have any questions or concerns, well, you know where to come for answers and handy-dandy tips!
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    chenheart said:

    Bless your heart~ I hope you
    Bless your heart~ I hope you sail through rads...and if you have any questions or concerns, well, you know where to come for answers and handy-dandy tips!

    Good luck Dawne!

    Good luck Dawne!
  • BMS
    BMS Member Posts: 127
    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!

    Bonnie
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
    1/2 done
    Good luck Dawne! I am 1/2 done now, including boost count. A little pink, a little rashy, but doing great!

    Wishing you an easy time with rads,

    Jennifer
  • robang13
    robang13 Member Posts: 333
    Good luck Dawne!! Keep up
    Good luck Dawne!! Keep up the positive attitude, it helps a lot!!
    Angela
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    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.
  • wndringmnd
    wndringmnd Member Posts: 44

    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
    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.
    Marilyn
  • sparkle1
    sparkle1 Member Posts: 242
    Good luck with rads. Use
    Good luck with rads. Use the creams every day but not 2/3 hours before rads.

    Sparkle
  • butterflylvr
    butterflylvr Member Posts: 944
    sparkle1 said:

    Good luck with rads. Use
    Good luck with rads. Use the creams every day but not 2/3 hours before rads.

    Sparkle

    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
  • Texasgirl10
    Texasgirl10 Member Posts: 668

    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

    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
  • sinee
    sinee Member Posts: 196 Member
    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
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    sinee 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
    Just checking in to see how treatments are going...I hope all is going smoothly


    Denise
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    sinee 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
    Just checking in to see how treatments are going...I hope all is going smoothly


    Denise
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598

    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!

    Good luck with rads Dawne!