Hi all, its been about 4 weeks since my Radiotherapy and I have developed a sore rash and open wound under my breast, has anyone used a hydrocortisone cream before to help heal the sore?
I was given an ointment to use if that happened - best to call the breast care nurse as you want to use the best cream/ointment or did your radiotherapy team give you a contact number?
I found the after effects of radio very demoralising when I felt I’d finished but the effects were delayed. Once it started healing it healed fast though so hang in there. Better times are coming.
It's skin on skin burns and very common. Ring your BCN and she will sort you out with cream. Mean time if you've no dressings a sanitary towel / panty line underneath breast will keep it dry and protected. Mine cleared quickly with cream and protective dressing
I thought I’d escaped any major reactions but 3 weeks I after rads, radiation rash from the top of my boob to my shoulder. I’ve been using 1% hydrocortisone. If it’s been super itchy I’ve also been taking antihistamine.
id definitely have your open sore looked at, sounds nasty.
Update saw my GP, her suggestion was camomile! Make a cuppa tea and use as cold compress. I was thinking there might have been something more high tech than that!
