Radiotherapy and wearing a seatbelt

Hi @Mondaymobster

23 sessions is quite a lot of trips, eh?  Well done for driving yourself.  Hopefully, it's not too far for you.

I'm sorry you're now feeling a bit sore, especially when wearing seat belt.  I haven't actually been sore with radiotherapy so I can only suggest padding the seat belt where it comes across your chest. 

Yes, perhaps

1)   a small cushion or

2)   one of the padded covers you can buy (but I doubt they've got enough padding)

3)   a folded hand towel

4)   re-position the seat belt (probably not much you can do, really)

I think I would tend to try a small cushion or folded towel (try a pad above sore area, plus pad below, so no pressure on sore area? 

Wishing you all the best

Hi,

You can get a clip to move where the shoulder belt meets the waist strap,I use one think I got it in Halfords.

Yvie D

Yes, I've got a couple and they're very good but seat belt still has to go across chest somewhere, of course.

I would suggest being careful that, by attaching the clip, you don't have the 'cross chest' bit too low, otherwise the belt may not prevent you from flying forward and hitting the windscreen etc.

I've been using a big and shallow soft cushion, positioning between breasts and seat belt.- really works well. 

I have one of the belt strap sleeves and it works well. I'm not big chested but it did help during radiotherapy and after surgery and it's easy to adjust as you're driving if it's not quite right.

Thanks everyone for the prompt and helpful suggestions. I now have a small cushion, but will investigate what Halfords have on offer

Padded sanitary towels are effective as you can stick in place - stick to clothes not skin!  I used long pants liners under my breast to absorb the wetness where skin was breaking down.  I found them better than the special dressing they gave me