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How to sleep comfortably with radiation blisters during cancer treatment?

KP

Community Member

12 days ago

I am going through radiation and chemo treatment for vulvar cancer. I have a butt load of blisters across my butt. I'm so uncomfortable trying to get to sleep. Need some advice

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CA

Community Member

12 days ago

Finding comfortable sleeping positions during radiation treatment can be really challenging, especially when dealing with skin irritation in sensitive areas. Many patients find relief using soft cushions, sleeping on their side with pillows for support, or applying cooling gel pads (with their medical team's approval) - definitely worth discussing specific comfort strategies and any recommended topical treatments with your radiation oncology team since they know your treatment plan best.

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MO

Community Member

10 days ago

Karla ask for help I went through all this Radiation therapy is very painful use Cold stuff my skin pill of ugly very uncomfortable tg is done Dr don't help me with the recovery time

TK

Community Member

4 days ago

I used a spray bottle to clean and a blow dryer on cool setting! No wiping!!! It won’t last forever!!

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