Hi all, just had my 3rd RT session and skin very red on face, neck and chest. Spoke to the radiographer and asked her if it will end up blistering and peeling (like sunburn) She said , "yes, but we'll deal with that when the time comes" to which I said, "so it's the case of when it happens, not if it happens", she said, "yes". She didn't leave me any warm, fuzzy feelings, but I suppose it's best to be prepared for the worst. It's just that from my first diagnosis, it all sounded so positive and upbeat, and now it seems it's all gloom and doom for the foreseeable future! Still, I know I should be grateful I should have a future now, it was just the shock. Sorry to moan, but I know you are the people to talk to. Hope you are all having a great day.
Hugs, Hazel x
now it seems it's all gloom and doom for the foreseeable future
Only for a few weeks. You’re bound to be down but as you say be prepared.
Are you using aloe vera gel straight after RT? That might help. It stopped my skin going red till the fourth week.
Dont worry too much. As soon as the RT stops your skin starts getting better and be hugely improved two weeks after.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
https://todaymycoffeetasteslikechristmasincostarica.com
I used aloe vera straight after RT in the car on the way home. You could try that. As well as the Flamigel?
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
https://todaymycoffeetasteslikechristmasincostarica.com
