First radiation blister - OUCH

1stTimeStage2
1stTimeStage2 Member Posts: 38 Member
in Breast Cancer #1

I just completed week 3 of radiation (I have 3.5 to go). I just got my first small blister and it really hurts. Other than just continuing my miaderm does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

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  • peony
    peony Member Posts: 306 Member
    #2
    Make sure nothing rubs

    Make sure nothing rubs against it. For the first time in my adult life, I had to go without a bra. My RO gave me some mesh- like tube tops that sort of held me in place. I topped that with a Spanx camisole and felt secured enough to go to work.

  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
    edited September 2016 #3
    All about a black cardigan

    I was also someone who never, EVER went without a bra, until about 2 weeks into radiation, when it just got too uncomfortable.  Thankfully, I did radiation in the winter, so I wore a tailored black cardigan every day to work over whatever I was wearing, which made me feel less self-conscious.

    If you haven't already, BE SURE to ask to see the nurse or doctor when you go for your next treatment -- when I started to blister, my doctor was able to prescribe some stronger creams and a gel pack, which really helped.  Don't wait till it gets worse, or try to tough it out -- ask the nurse or doctor right away.

    Hope that helps?

    Traci

  • button2
    button2 Member Posts: 421
    edited September 2016 #4
    You got some good replies

    But I would also like to add that it can be hard to go without a bra if you have only one breast like me (D cup). So the technicians suggested I wear a thin camisole under my bra! It worked perfectly and along with the special creams, I made it thru radiation with only a couple of blisters and redness. When the blister appeared, the doctor gave me a couple of days off so I wouldn't get worse. I don't know if that might be an option for you. Good luck!

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #5
    thankfully I had NO side

    thankfully I had NO side effects of radiation. I am sure other will have greaet advice for you.

     

    Denise

  • Iris_G
    Iris_G Member Posts: 50 Member
    edited October 2016 #6
    Silvadene Cream!

    I got only one blister, but it was a really good size and right in my armpit!  My rad onco prescribed me some silvedene cream that was wonderful!  This cream is used on 2nd/3rd degree burns normally, so it was really helpful for me!  I used it a couple of times a day.

  • Mariangel43
    Mariangel43 Member Posts: 79
    #7
    button2 said:

    You got some good replies

    But I would also like to add that it can be hard to go without a bra if you have only one breast like me (D cup). So the technicians suggested I wear a thin camisole under my bra! It worked perfectly and along with the special creams, I made it thru radiation with only a couple of blisters and redness. When the blister appeared, the doctor gave me a couple of days off so I wouldn't get worse. I don't know if that might be an option for you. Good luck!

    you are quite lucky

    Button2, normally from what I read and heard from other people is that RTs do not stop rad tx because of blisters.  Your RO is quite a considerate person and please tell him/her that I really loved to hear he or she existed. That tells me that I can't lose hope in humanity, esp. in medicine.  Please tell us how it work for you if have already finished.

  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    edited October 2016 #8
    checking back in to see how

    checking back in to see how you are doing. Sorry about the blister. I hope it is not getting worse.

     

    Denise

  • 1stTimeStage2
    1stTimeStage2 Member Posts: 38 Member
    #9
    You are so thoughtful!

    Radiation ended on Friday - a few more blisters popped up along the way but I just kept my routine of wash cloth in ice water immediately after I got home from treatment every day, plus alternating between miaderm and pure aloe every few hours. I survived ; ))  My radiation doctor said I could switch to just a moisturizing cream after radiation but I have not. My skin feels more irritated and burnt than dry. I am going to stay with aloe for now. Thanks again for checking in!

  • vitoriah huang
    vitoriah huang Member Posts: 6
    edited October 2016 #10
    radiotherapy

    what do you think about the radiotherapy

  • vitoriah huang
    vitoriah huang Member Posts: 6
    #11
    you have to do 06 weeks of

    you have to do 06 weeks of radiotherapy, that's correct?

  • 1stTimeStage2
    1stTimeStage2 Member Posts: 38 Member
    #12
    6.5 weeks

    Radiation was bearable - not fun but bearable. I had zero fatigue but did experience red, burnt, itchy skin.

  • Leslie_B
    Leslie_B Member Posts: 8
    #13
    I am on day 4 of my 4 weeks

    I am on day 4 of my 4 weeks of radiation.  I love coming on here and reading advise.

  • 1stTimeStage2
    1stTimeStage2 Member Posts: 38 Member
    edited October 2016 #14
    Good Luck Leslie B!!

    I finished 6.5 weeks of radiation 1 week ago today. It was definitely itchy and uncomfortable (miaderm and pure aloe vera definitely helped). Now - 1 week later - I have a few tiny bits of itchng and irritation left but it is almost back to normal. And I had no fatigue. I hope you have an easy experience as well!

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #15
    Gosh - I am so sorry to hear this!

    do update us when time permits-- 

    gentle hugs,

    Vicki Sam

  • 1stTimeStage2
    1stTimeStage2 Member Posts: 38 Member
    #16
    All fine now!!

    A few weeks later and you would never even know I had radiation!! AMAZING how quickly our bodies can heal!! Thank you each for your support.

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