Spring 2015 Radiation Sisters

Jean, congrats!!!

I am a few weeks out from radiation.

the only recommendation I would make to everyone pink or on their way.  Ask for the gauze squares that are saturated with a Vaseline type substance.  So after you put on the nice expensive moisturizing lotions, put the Band-Aid on over, especially near places that rub on clothes, (ie clavicle). 

My compassionate doctor waited to give to me till the end, when my skins was quite dry.

So, if I had to do over again, that is what I would ask for!

My boosts were done with proton. Nothing about my boosts was like anyone I've met so far.

Jean! Happy Dance!

Everyone seems to be moving along. Lots of progress. Happy Friday everyone!

Congratulations Jean and Daisy for finishing this week! Only three more to go for me.

bw, I was pink after my first week. It never progressed to peeling.

Tobycc, I used (and still use) Radiaplex three times a day. It's supposed to help rebuild the skin, but it doesn't prevent damage.

bw,

My boob is sore, but I don't know if it's swollen. It had a seroma for awhile, and it doesn't seem to have shrunk in size. So, maybe it is swollen???? I feel better since I finished, though.

I completed my radiation treatment a total of 25 doses on 04/21/2015 but my radiatiated breast area the whole right arm pit area radiated and the surgical site on the radiated area is all black and has excruciating pain sharp pain like a sharp knive cutting me a lot of lymph node on that right arm I do not know what to do with this i told my Dr on the day I saw her but she said it was normal but I knew it was not ! no open wound but this pain and swelling is a huge concern !

any help and advice will be well appreciated!

I do not need any more complications

Yahoo, Jean and Daisy! Sharita, glad you're done and sending thoughts of strength.

I've finished 9 of 31. Doesn't feel like enough done yet. I'm pink, tiny bit itchy at times. The weekend helps, and I'm loving my Miaderm so far.

I am so itchy!!! Just started today . Maybe a little pink.

Angiem45 :I am getting arm pain too. Usually if I carry baby to long but it feels like it did right after node dissection. Ugh.

If anyone here is experiencing itching, try scratching your leg or head while pIcturing the itch area. It fools the brain and the itch subsides.

Thanks gatomal. Yes I am DONE! Love, Jean

Hi girls - I'm only into rads for 8 days. Obviously no symptoms yet but I was wondering should I be applying cream (aquaphor) now or wait until I see redness? I'm meeting with doc later in week so I thought I would just check with you all until then. Thanks. ♡ Kim

This is so not fun. The itching is driving me crazy. Just starting using a cortisone cream. I'm tempted to wear socks on my hands to bed so I don scratch in my sleep. Now that is sexy...

Hey Springers, finished #12 of 28 today. The machine was not working, so I went to work only to be called back later. At least I'm still on schedule.

I have some redness on my chest and kinda itchy. Otherwise doing ok, not sure if my tiredness is due to rads or herceptin. Wishing minimal symptoms to all

Cherice

1. maricar, be sure to do the stretching exercises after your surgery. If they didn't give them to you, ask on this list and someone will post them. Rads are not too bad and your RO will most likely give you some topicals to use. Nothing on the area to be radiated for 4 to 6 hrs before treatment. I finished last Friday and am tired and a bit sore. You can probably go to the wedding but don't overdo it. Ask your RO about swimming. Love, Jean

Again, my advice for itchinG. Scratch a different part of your body such as your leg or scalp. It fools,your brain and relieves the itch. Love, Jean