Radiation burn

Doc_Hawk
Doc_Hawk Member Posts: 685
in Colorectal Cancer #1
It's been over two years since I finished radiation but recently the radiation burn in my pelvis has flared up. I've been using calmoseptin, triple anti-biotic ointment and a medicated talc on it but not getting much relief. Has anyone else experienced burn flare up this long after radiation, if so what have you used to help?

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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #2
    Dear Doc
    I have read that this type of flare can appear many years after treatment particularly when doing chemo after.

    I was unable to find a specific treatment recommendation beyond bathing with luke warm water drying off by patting the area with a soft towel, moisturizing the skin, wear loose, soft clothing, avoid all soaps with perfumes (baby soap was recommended).

    Here is a site that includes the "skin recall" issue:

    http://www.ehow.com/about_6617965_skin-care-during-radiation-treatment.html

    Hope this is of some value.

    Marie who loves kitties
  • Doc_Hawk
    Doc_Hawk Member Posts: 685
    #3
    Lovekitties said:

    Dear Doc
    I have read that this type of flare can appear many years after treatment particularly when doing chemo after.

    I was unable to find a specific treatment recommendation beyond bathing with luke warm water drying off by patting the area with a soft towel, moisturizing the skin, wear loose, soft clothing, avoid all soaps with perfumes (baby soap was recommended).

    Here is a site that includes the "skin recall" issue:

    http://www.ehow.com/about_6617965_skin-care-during-radiation-treatment.html

    Hope this is of some value.

    Marie who loves kitties

    Thanks Miss Kitty
    The link was very helpful. I've been using the baby care products for the past year (since I got on Victebix.) A bathroom snoop looking at the baby shampoo, soap, wet wipes, powder and lotion would have to ask "so, where's the baby?"
  • Coppercent
    Coppercent Member Posts: 158
    #4
    Doc_Hawk said:

    Thanks Miss Kitty
    The link was very helpful. I've been using the baby care products for the past year (since I got on Victebix.) A bathroom snoop looking at the baby shampoo, soap, wet wipes, powder and lotion would have to ask "so, where's the baby?"

    Baby??
    Doc, I had to laugh on the baby items in the bathroom. I just had my reversal done and for preventative measures use baby wipes and diaper cream. I just had my first grandson so mine probably doesn't look so odd! Hope you find some relief soon. :)
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #5
    radiation recall
    I had "radiation recall" -- which my onc explained was triggered by chemo, long after the radiation. He put me on a steroid cream -- a fairly heavy one, applied thickly -- for 7-10 days. It did clear it up. I'm not sure if it will happen again tho

    Tara
  • Doc_Hawk
    Doc_Hawk Member Posts: 685
    #6
    taraHK said:

    radiation recall
    I had "radiation recall" -- which my onc explained was triggered by chemo, long after the radiation. He put me on a steroid cream -- a fairly heavy one, applied thickly -- for 7-10 days. It did clear it up. I'm not sure if it will happen again tho

    Tara

    Cream
    I won't see the onc again for two weeks, so I'll ask the nurses about it when I go in for disconnect tomorrow. They might be able to write a scrip for it. Thanks!
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #7
    Yes
    Actually on occasions I'm still using the calmoseptine or aquaphore. It's not unusual but it sure is a lot better than first starting out. Hope you get some relief soon.

    Kim

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