Burning during radiation treatments?

Wendy Joy said:

I used organic coconut oil. 

I used organic coconut oil.  I didn't burn at all just looked a little tan (in fact almost a year later I still have faint tan lines around my left breast).  You can get the coconut oil at Trader Joe's and it smells so good that I still use it and all over my body! 

Wendy;

Did you use the coconut oil before treatment or just after?

Jenifer

Rague said:

Talk to your Dr!

Talk to your Dr!  Different Drs have different ideas but I have never heard of a Dr who said to 'slather down' with creams/oils before rads.  As it was explained to me, very simplistically, is that anything on the area being radiated will only 'fry' the area.

I never heard of the coconut oil, but, my own rads onco said I could have used Aloe, but, it has to be the pure 100%.  I bought it at the drug store.  I think someone else posted about it for you too.

How are you doing today Candi?   Any worse?  Tired?

June

June Bugs said:

I never heard of the coconut

I never heard of the coconut oil, but, my own rads onco said I could have used Aloe, but, it has to be the pure 100%.  I bought it at the drug store.  I think someone else posted about it for you too.

How are you doing today Candi?   Any worse?  Tired?

June

I've never used coconut oil but have used  coco butter ('straight', not mixed in cream) with great results for reducing scarring.  Used on myself, Hubby and Sons along with many horses once the open skin is closed.  I succeeded in destroying the skin and messing up circulation in an area on the outside of right leg in a riding that was probably 12" X  5".  Once it was finally 'healed' I started using cocoa butter on it.  I can see the difference in texture of skin over it but very few others ever notice it.  Hubby is very accident prone so I'm always patching him up and it has been great once the wound is closed.  For open wounds I usually use Cut Heal powder (veternary).  It Cut Heal doesn't work then I resort to a very old remedy - turpentine and honey.   Not to forget Betadine and hydrogen peroxide for cleaning.

No I am  not one who does not believe in modern medicine - I definately do (I wouldn't be alive today without it)  - But the over abuse of antibiotic is part of why 'germs' are becoming so aggressive so I will try to handle with 'old' remedies first.  They don't work then is the time to hit it as hard as possible with modern meds.  

Winyan - The Power Within

Susan

Candi, I am getting pink and burned too now, but, I am using my creams and they help a lot. Also you can apply fresh brewed green tea to the area and it helps too. You can spray it on and them let it dry or apply with a damp cloth.

The creams I use are Elta (OTC) and Triamcinalone (prescription).

God Bless and take care

Charlie

Rague said:

I do not take multi-vitamins

I do not take multi-vitamins and was told not to take any during chemo and rads. I was, however, given permission to take my Vit. D. from both chemo and rads Drs as both were during fall and winter and I fight SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Even with using my light box, daily during fall/winter/spring, and am outdoors more during summer than inside I still have to suppliment with D year round (more in winter than summer but still have to take it year around ). So it is imparative for my mental health I was told to take it at very high levels.  I was also given permission to take my Super B. I had to start taking mega doses of potassium about 1/2 way through 12 Taxol to keep potassium levels up to close to norm. So had permission for it also- still have to 3+ yrs later. Was told definately no anti-oxidant suppliments, but was told to use all the fresh (not dried) garlic I wanted to in cooking which was good as I use a LOT of garlic and onion in my cooking. I was also told not to worry about using a little soy sauce when we occasionally went to asian restaurants.

I was told no aluminum based deodrants during chemo. I had also heard that yers ago as some studies in England had shown a relationship between aluminum and Altzheimers.

Winyan - The Power Within

Susan

I took vitamins before rads and was also told to not take any during rads.  You don't want anything to plump up and make stronger any cells, especially the cancer cells.

Diane

Noel said:

I am glad you have the

I am glad you have the weekend off too Candi.  Try to rest a lot if you can as you need your strength.  Does your rads onco see you weekly?   Check your skin?

 

Candi, I just finished my treatments and you will too, soon I hope.  Hang in there.  You aren't burnt yet, are you? 

Hugs, June

jlharris said:

Sue;
Why can't use use

Sue;

Why can't use use regular deodorant during rad treatment? My rad doctor has not said anything to me about that. I have completed only three treatments. Would it be advisable to use deodorant after treatment? I will check with the tech tomorrow.

Thanks

Jharris, what did your doctor say? 

Sue

Rague said:

Cocoa Butter

I've never used coconut oil but have used  coco butter ('straight', not mixed in cream) with great results for reducing scarring.  Used on myself, Hubby and Sons along with many horses once the open skin is closed.  I succeeded in destroying the skin and messing up circulation in an area on the outside of right leg in a riding that was probably 12" X  5".  Once it was finally 'healed' I started using cocoa butter on it.  I can see the difference in texture of skin over it but very few others ever notice it.  Hubby is very accident prone so I'm always patching him up and it has been great once the wound is closed.  For open wounds I usually use Cut Heal powder (veternary).  It Cut Heal doesn't work then I resort to a very old remedy - turpentine and honey.   Not to forget Betadine and hydrogen peroxide for cleaning.

No I am  not one who does not believe in modern medicine - I definately do (I wouldn't be alive today without it)  - But the over abuse of antibiotic is part of why 'germs' are becoming so aggressive so I will try to handle with 'old' remedies first.  They don't work then is the time to hit it as hard as possible with modern meds.  

Winyan - The Power Within

Susan

I remember very well how pink, tender and sore I got while having rads.  It isn't easy Candi, but, aren't you about half way done?  If so, focus on the end of rads and how great it will be to finally be done. 

I say pretty much what everyone else says, get lots of rest, keep lots of your creams on, drink lots of liquids, especially water, never rub your skin, keep that area always covered in the sun and make sure your doctor is looking at your skin weekly, if not daily.

I want to wish all of you that are doing rads the best of luck.  I hope that we can help you by some useful tips or info.

Leeza

DebbyM said:

Yes, I was so tired that I

Yes, I was so tired that I found myself having to take naps.  I had never taken naps before, but due to rads, I just had to.  I found myself just dragging after a few weeks.

I also started going to bed earlier as I am a night owl and like to stay up late, but, I just couldn't keep my eyes open. 

Someone had suggested exercising and I did find that an evening walk with my husband seemed to help with my energy level.  It sounds strange, but for me, that helped somewhat.

Do whatever your body tells you to do.  If you are exhausted, then take naps, get to bed earlier, just whatever you need to.

I am wishing you all good luck with rads!

Hugs, Debby

I took lots and lots of naps during rads.  lol  It really helped with all of the fatigue from the treatments.

Lex

Candi Cane said:

That's great that they did

That's great that they did that for you TexasCharlie.  I wish they would have for me.  They told me some and gave me some pamphlets, but, it seems there is still so much to know.

I've always tanned great, so, I was hoping I would get through this without burning.  Crossing my fingers that I won't burn, or if I do, that it won't be so bad.

I will keep watching for your updates TexasCharlie.  I hope you do great with radiation and thank you.

Candi

Rads are hard Candi.  Unfortunately, if it is part of our treatment, we have to do them.  I really pray that you won't burn and you might not.  Many of us got as close as you can get probably, but, didn't.  Creams are what you need to keep on your skin!  That is so important.  Aquaphor, put that stuff on, as much as you can to keep your skin in good shape.  Biafine is great too.

And REST!