2 and a half weeks post treatment

Hi Squeak 

Well done on getting through the treatment. Sorry you have sores that aren't healing, did your team give you any creams to help with the healing ? If not ask for some and if they did tell them you are concerned. Sending hugs. Xx

Hi.. I got flamazine before i finished my treatment which i have used up and flamigel RT.. but that's it..

I was using e45..but that says done use on cracked skin..

I've bought some sudacreme so might try that and will talk to doctor on Tuesday xx

Congrats on surviving what I'm now referring to in my head as the "aftermath"! I wish I had advice for you, but since I am just one week into treatment, I don't have any yet. I am thrilled for you that you're out walking and grabbing a cappuccino. I'm sending you big healing hugs and wishes for a continued and speedy recovery! Xx

Hi Squeak 

They gave me flaminal hydro and flaminal forte for the broken areas of skin I had, they worked pretty well. Ask then to have a look and give you which ever one would be best for you. Also try and get as much air as possible to the area. Xx

Thank you.. yeah other than yesterday and today for an hour I have been pants free..

Will ask the doctor to have a look on Tuesday and ask for more cream..

X

Hello Squeak

Wow - 4k steps, you really are doing well!  And stopping the Oramorph too, that is a big step.  I hope the cappuccino was as good as you remembered too.

I had open sores that and was given Flaminal Forte that is specifically for open sores and that helped, although my sores still took a while to heal.  I think any area that produces its own moisture and isn't open to fresh air doesn't heal as quickly, so you are doing the right thing discarding the knickers when you can.

Yes, mention it to the oncologist on Tuesday, and please let us know what s/he suggests.

Lots of gentle healing good wishes

Irene xx 

Yay well done - getting past the treatment and then next few or more weeks is tremendous! I used flamigel (still do sometimes) was very sore as skin damaged and atrophy kicked in at the same time.  Always get help with any questions as leaving things to chance they heal isn’t necessary.  Use no scent shower gel and I now use non bio washing pods for clothes.  

keep strong and keep walking steady x 

angie x