What to expect from treatment and ways to cope with side effects.
Mepitel is the brand name for a thin film that you can apply over the skin before radiation starts. It is easy to order online and to apply yourself, and it is effective at reducing skin damage from the radiation. It feels like saran wrap (cling film). It stays on throughout radiation, but probably will need to be…
Share experiences, ask questions, get encouragement, and support others who are going through radiation therapy along with you. Please share your diagnosis, any previous treatment you've had, and your scheduled start date along with your radiation schedule. We're all here for you!
Just finished 5 days…and have 5 more weeks to look forward to. After day 2, I met with my radiologist and she told me to start using the Miaderm because I'm already getting redness and swelling. After day 5 I feel like my breast is on fire and my sternum hurts when I touch it. Any favorite go-tos for relief?
hi everyone!!! last fall I was dx'd with radiation induced Morphea 8.5 years after my last treatment. I am currently seeing a radiation oncologist, who has only seen this twice in 20+ years. It is fairly rare and because it is, there are not any tried and true treatment options. I think this may be because a lot of us are…
Hello I finished my radiation therapy about three weeks ago & while my skin seemed to heal well initially; I am now experiencing delayed sensitivity almost like a sunburn that wasn’t there before. 😑 The area feels warm and slightly itchy & some mild redness has reappeared. I expected side effects to gradually improve, not…
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Gather here to share experiences, ask questions, get encouragement, and support others who are going through radiation therapy along with you. Please share your diagnosis, any previous treatment you've had, and your scheduled start date along with your radiation schedule. We're all here for you!
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