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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Radiation Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Mar 5, 2008 08:02 pm
Sun exposure during Radiation treatmentHi trigeek , I was told I should be xtra careful for the 6 months that followed rads and should be covered when exposed in direct sun. I was also advised that I would need to wear sunscreen for life on the area that received radiation. Enjoy the beach, we just got 12 inches of snow today in Québec, again... |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Radiation Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Mar 4, 2008 07:05 pm
March 2008 Rads TeamHello Brst26, I wish I was living in France, but I'm from up north in the snowy province of Québec. |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Radiation Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Mar 4, 2008 06:57 pm
March 2008 Rads TeamHello Buffy2Az I believe that a "dry run" is sort of a "make believe" tx so that you know what to expect at your first tx. Personally I find that thinking of how I'm one step closer to the cure during the treatment helps to keep my nervousness under control. Good luck ! |
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Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Radiation Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Mar 4, 2008 05:53 pm
March 2008 Rads TeamHello to you all, First time I participate in an on-line conversation ever, but then again, first time cancer patient. I've been diagnosed with BC à the end of September. I have been operated twice since and started my rads on February 25th. I should have 20 tx. So far, so good except for irritation around the nipple. Thanks for all the info concerning aloe gel and cornstarch that I have been reading about. I intend to talk to my rad onc tomorrow and see if he is OK with this. For you ladies that will be starting rads soon, keep in mind the ink used in marking will permanently stain your closes so I have been wearing dark close and an old cotton sports bra. I have been told that no bra is better but being 50 and a 34D, I am certainly non comfortable without a bra. Good luck to you all, I sure will be reading you ladies every single day. Thanks |
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