Winter 2013-2014 Rads

Thank you for sharing your experiences ladies, it has given me confidence and quelled many fears.  Today they did x-rays and lined me up to start rads tomorrow.  I asked my DR about cream and he said they only give it if needed.  From reading your posts it seems to me that the cream may be preventative...I am debating about using anything.  I have not used deodorant since I was dx.  I haven't noticed any sweating but I am off work currently so I plan to stop at least until the end of rads.  The only thing I am nervous about is returning to work 2/3....I will have very long days because I have to have treatment before work.  I am bouncing back from chemo....so hopefully I will be able to handle it.  Best of luck to everyone.

I had treatment #13/25 today. Developed a dark red bumpy rash yesterday near my clavicle where the axillary lymph nodes are being zapped. It feels like it's on fire. My nipple is also so incredibly sore. I'm back at work 3 days a week until rads are over. I wear a bra to work, then go to treatment after work, then I leave off the bra after treatment and put on a tank top. The bra is getting uncomfortable, so I've been wearing tank tops instead of bra when not at work. Can't wait for this all to be over!

I too had the black mark under my armpit.  Checked it this morning, healed up real nice, just a small pink line there now.  My last rad was Jan 3rd.

Had my 14th rad today 19 to go...Not to bad considering...Had a hard time getting on and off table because of my leg and hip pains, but overall it went well...Noticed my breast a little more tender and a bit more red...Nothing under arm yet..Although I feel twinges...Hard to explain...It's like when you get an eye twinge...But doesn't last long...A second or 2...

Using udder cream and aquaphor and works for me...Use it a few times a day after rads...I'ts great for dry skin too...When I had chemo my hands broke out in a very bad rash and ended up blistered...I used Udderly smooth udder cream and it worked like a dream...I will always use it, even when this is over...Try it and I think you will like it, and the best part is,  it doesn't cost a fortune like other creams do...Hope all of you have a good rest of the day...Bless you all 

70charger..Thanks for the tip on using Glaxal...I will give it a try

Hi all: I finished my course of radiation today! 31 out of 31 done! 

I got emotional as I said thank you and goodbye to staff, especially my techs. They were wonderful. I could not have asked for a better team to guide me through this process. 

My skin has lost it's redness since I transitioned to the boost treatments (26-31) and looks light brown, or as if I have a fading tan. Still applying Miaderm. My fatigue level has subsided since I was hit hard a few weeks ago. I really feel great, much better than I expected at this point. 

The only new piece of information I received today was that my RO and RN informed me that for the next 2 years I need to manually massage my breast and the adjacent armpit area for 5 minutes daily. This is to loosen the scar tissue from the lumpectomy and to promote blood flow. If I do not than that breast (left) will shrink and harden compared to my right. If anyone else in our group was advised of this need I would be curious to know.

I see my RO in 4 weeks for a follow up. Will be starting Tamoxifen at that time-sigh.

A sincere thank you for the support and camaraderie I gained from this forum. Wishing each of you positive energy and   strength in your continued journeys.

Moving forward.  I was only told about massage right after lumpectomy, nothing about it after rads.  Oh Congrats on being done with rads.

Congrats moving forward!!

Today was #11 of 35! I can see the "rectangle" area starting to appear in pink. My nipple is puckered and sore. RO said to put lots of Aquaphor on it (just not within 4 hours of rads). Keep on keeping on!

congrats, moving-forward. What a great day for you 

congrats to those moving forwar i'll take thhe spot as it looks like i'mm in tthis group  too.  please forgive typos and double letters still have bad fingers ffrom chemo neuropathy.  happy to be here and greetings from the subzero northeast.  short background i'm a mom with 2 kids son 4 yrs and 10 yr old daughter and soul mate spouse dx idc last june, bmx july, chemo sept, mets sept, ibc sept, nuclear level chemmo ct, inffection and hospitiallized dec, immplant on bc side removed and uniboobed dec, nuclear chemo  cut back to targeted therapies only jan after clean pet scan   *yaay*, met with RO last week.  got tatooed....i  asked the RO for MOM.  went today for films.  had to hold my bad arm up ffor over an hour and that hurt like the dickens.  i have 8 weeks of rads as a breakk from chemo due to neuropathy quite bad lost feeling in both feet...starting to come  back almost a mont later.  still getting perjeta and herceptin txs every 3  wks during rads.  will go back to cfull chemmo affter rads again is the MO plan.  wearing mmy lymphadema sleeve because that hurt so bad today.  going to my PT tomorrow for a reffresher.  start rad tx #1 on monday.  kids had snow day today so had to get 2 different babysitters to cover dr appts..just a poopy diaper day today...but glad to be here.  getting caught up on posts.

Nov-Dec 2013; Radiation Side Effects; Xerostomia and Metal Taste

Has anyone experienced metal taste in mouth as a result of
radiation (start of week 3) to breast in prone position, tumor bed area
within 1 inch of the heart.  I am now
four weeks post rads completion and still have metal taste.  It’s impacting my ability to eat and keep
green veggies down. 

Diagnosed with Xerostomia by my dentist during last week of
rads completed due to breast radiation. 
Was not told to kick up my oral prevention plan by my radiation doctor
for possible saliva production reduction and enamel damage to teeth as a
secondary side effect. Biotene products were immediately recommended by dentist
during my first exam after rads (rinse, gum gel, high fluoride toothpaste).  Skin in mouth just peels off when brushing,
can’t eat anything like crackers or toast, hot and cold are difficult to judge
(I’ve burnt my mouth on soup), raw onions burn. 
I’ve lost interest in food.

http://www.cancer.net/all-about-cancer/treating-cancer/managing-side-effects/dry-mouth-or-xerostomia

I did not have IV chemo prior to surgery or rads.

Just want to know I’m not the only person who has
experienced these side effects with this treatment plan.  If I had known I would have done everything
possible for prevention.

Other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Wishing everyone light and love with your healing
progress.

Hi, does anyone know if there is a february 2014 rads thread?

HVV - I haven't seen a February Rads thread but I don't see any issues with posting here since February is still part of winter. Just my thoughts.

Going for 9/25 today. No issues with skin so far. I have a bit of itching but that could just be due to cold weather outside other parts of my body are itchy too. Not much redness, can't really see difference between the two sides. I've been using my running arm warmers to keep warm on the table. It's great. Everyone is nice, though I can't remember all of the techs names. They rotate based on their shifts and while it's the same group, there are about 6 ladies in total. My memory sucks!