Hi Everyone
Sorry I wasn't sure which section to put this in but felt I wanted to ask this question in this forum as I think we have specific challenges.
I started my treatment on Monday this week, for tonsil, tonsillar pillar and base of tongue cancer which has spread to the lymph node next to the affected tonsil.
I'm having 4 days of cistplatin chemotherapy and 35-40 radiation days.
I'm only on day 2 and despite not going outdoors and wearing a factor 50 uva/uvb suncream today I have got very rosy bits, just from sitting in a car on the way to the hospital. My radiologists have told me I need to be very careful and need a neck cover and appropriate clothing etc.
So to cut a long story short, what are you all wearing for covering your neck in this heat? Also recommendations of comfy clothes to wear, I'm only 43 and lost 11 stone 4 years ago so hate being completely swamped in layers
Sorry it's a long one! Hope you're all doing well
Kirsty x
Hi - definitely put on the highest factor protection - for clothes, linen coz it’s loose and comfortable , is my suggestion - your skin will burn enough from the radiotherapy.
hope all goes well for you
