Only 4 more Rads (Boost) left!

Hi All,

I will be finishing my 33 treatments on 7-29-10.  Aside from the hour round trip drive for a 3-5 minute treatment, it was not that bad.  It's like you know it's going to help you get better, so you just do it.  My Rad Onc says I am looking great after 6 weeks of treatment, so I thought I would share what I used.  What I found helped me was Natural Care Gel, Emu Oil, Aquafor, Cornstarch and rolled cotton (like they use in a hair salon).  Every morning after showering I would use the emu oil, as well as at bedtime.  It does take a little time to absorb into the skin, but it is well worth it.  I believe the emu oil minimized the overall redness from the rads.  After my treatment, which was midday, I would use the Natural Care Gel and cornstarch.  I am a little large, so I had a slight amount of breakdown under my breast.  As soon as that happened, I started with the Aquaphor 3x a day, and covered it with the rolled cotton.  The cotton also kept the skin from chafing - what an excellent idea from my sister!!  It cleared up within a day or two, but I continue to use the cotton and aquafor as a preventative measure.  It has only been 4 days since my last overall treatment, but I can see and feel my skin starting to return to normal.

My Rad Onc was also impressed with how little fatigue I had.  I don't know if it was my supplements or not.  I take calcium, D3, fiber and green tea extract daily.  I was usually up till 11 pm each night, up at 5 am, and worked full time throughout.  I will be starting on Arimidex next week.

I wish all of you just starting Rads all the best.  Feel free to ask me anything about my "home care regimen".  It worked for me!! 

Best Wishes!

Yogi's Mom