I had my radiotherapy review today and only one more treatment to go. Feeling really positive all going well until I was advised it was highly likely I would get blistering as a result of radiotherapy So my fellow warriors in anticipation of this what recommendations do you have to reduce effects. Fingers it doesn't happen but just in case I want yo be prepared.
Thanks in advance of any advice you can offer
Sorry to hear that you have been warned about blistering. I only had 5 consecutive sessions and I too was warned. I have very sensitive skin. I used moisturising cream three times per day for five weeks and I did not have a problem. I was able to wear a soft bra throughout the treatment and since then. The cream that I used was Eucerin that I bought off Amazon, but I am told that E45 is also good. I was very careful not to rub the skin and only pat it dry with a soft towel. Good luck with it and I hope that you will not have any blistering.
Thanks for reply I will follow your advice I have moisturiser do will make sure I keep using it.
Hi, I had 10 sessions, used either E45 or Aveeno and had no blistering. I do have some swelling and discomfort even now, 6 months on, but I've been reassured this is not unusual. Sometimes I feel this is the gift that keeps giving…
I’ve just had 19 sessions. I was given Betnovate steroid cream to apply early evening and then Zerobase cream to moisturise morning and night.
I think each consultant/team chooses it’s own preferences for treatment but moisturising seems universal. I was warned that friction can cause problems, as in bras etc. I have a feeling of sunburn, nipple pain and tightness of skin but no blistering as yet!
That's promising she implied based on where they treated me it was a no brainer. I can expect blistering. Thank you I intend to avoid at all costs if I can
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