Any Tips for Radiation Treatment?

Skin film Mepitel!

No advice but I started today as well. 20 more to go!

Agree with Suzanne, Mepitel. It works as a great skin protectant.

It’ll be over before you know it! Hope they have good tunes in the room !!

It goes by so fast you can barely get through a couple tunes!

Bring whatever cream they recommend with you and apply it right after treatment. I had Calendula cream and it worked great.

Thank you for all this good advice👍

Just finished day 5! How are you doing?

Hi Ellen! I only had to do 5 treatments so I'm not much to go by but it was painless and I had no skin issues at all. I just had my last radiation oncologist follow-up yesterday and he said i don't need to see him anymore! I graduated! Unless of course something pops up. You'll do fine and you'll get to meet new people, make new friends because you'll see them every time you go. You'll learn their stories, etc.

Please let your doctor know that my tissue was destroyed as a result of too much Radiation. I had planned to have CT reconstructive surgery for my left breast. I was planning on doing that. I am disappointed as I recently found out that this will not be possible.

Starting radiation can feel overwhelming, but many people in this community have found helpful strategies like staying hydrated, using gentle skincare products, and wearing loose-fitting clothing to keep the treatment area comfortable. The experiences shared here often include practical tips about managing side effects and maintaining energy levels throughout the treatment process.