Waiting time from surgery to radiotherapy

Hi again Angel123, did you mean to put this question up in the Breast cancer group. Different cancer types can have different answers to the same question

Hi i was diagnosed with breast cancer 5th April i had my surgery 13th May didnt get results back untill 4 weeks later i have got to have another surgery as my margin was close my surgery is this friday 8th july its been nearly 2 months waiting and hanging about im just concerned my cancer could be still active and it recommendeds radiotherapy before 3 months to be reliable i woundered if anybody new the answer, i was 24mm,grade 2 mucinous carcinoma HR2 negative x

Hi Angel,  I wanted to get back with you and let you know what I used for my personal radiation skin care.  Used Avene products as my skin is fair, sensitive and reactive so need things that are gentle and fragrance free. Aquaphor and aloe Vera had been recommended by radiation team but it is way too heavy and greasy and couldn’t imagine my skin tolerating it so told radiation staff what I was using and gave them ingredient list.  I also find aloe Vera drying .    You can Google Avene to get background on them and know why I chose them.  I used Tolerance Extreme Gentle cleansing lotion, Cicalfate+ restorative protective cream (oncology safe), Avene Thermal spring water spray that I used as often as I wanted.  Kept in refrigerator so it was cooling and so refreshing.  I spoke to a rep from Avene before I purchased anything even though I had downloaded their booklet and it was explained.  My skin did great through radiation and very few issues.  My nipples were sore and I  did get an occasional mild rash in a few areas and used pro cure hydrocortisone cream with calendula if it was itchy and voila no more itching.  
For breast massage I use Kiehl’s Creme de corps lotion and it has cocoa butter, squalene, and other moisturizers and fragrance free.  Works well and my skin looks so good and feels very soft.  That is pretty much it.  I did use Avene Cicalfate scar cream twice a day too once I started breast massage.  Good luck with radiation.  It goes by fast.  

Hi Angel123 as you wait for more answers you could call the Macmillan Support Line open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too.

These services provide cancer information, practical information, or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.

Thank you for that useful information im very grateful as i think we need all the help and information we can get x

Thank you for your helpful response and advise x

Angel123 this group is a ‘general’ cancer chat group that covers ‘every’ cancer type.

When looking for specific information and support about ‘your cancer type’ you are always better posting in the group that covers your cancer that being the Breast cancer group ((hugs))

Hi Angel,  Sorry the link didn’t work for you but if you go to YouTube and enter this it may come up.  Breast cancer after radiotherapy: massage instructions.

• Angel you are so right about help and information during this stressful time.  Sometimes I felt like I was searching too much and got overwhelmed but picked up some excellent information too.  
  One thing that did bother me during radiation and did not improve until I started massage were breast zinging type discomfort that would come out of the blue and the discomfort was deep in the breast.  Surgeon told me it was from nerves.  I don’t have anymore and I know massage made the difference as it was the only thing I added to my program.  
  Take it one day at a time snd one important thing I learned going through this is don’t be surprised if things change course.  That was hard for me as I like to have some control and felt like I didn’t have it at times.  But you will be OK and feel so good when you are done.  Remember our thoughts can be so powerful and healing.

Thank you so much for your kind words and reassurance it means alot at a time like this x