Hi, I didn’t finish my radiotherapy sessions, nine in total which will be completed next week. My treatment is on the right breast after lumpectomy and as previously mentioned it takes more time to place you in the correct position than the treatment itself. At the planning session I had tatoos marked by two radiographers, the same number during the treatment sessions and almost at every session was a male radiographer. I came prepared with arm warmers reading on the forum that it maybe cold in the room but I didn’t need to wear them at all as the room is warm. Better to be prepared and to have these arm warmers just in case.
I’ve been given Zerobase and Betnovate cream and advised to let the staff know of any acute skin reactions.
An important tip which isn’t maybe always mentioned is to continue with the exercises given after breast surgery. To reduce the risk of long term damage after radiotherapy it’s important to exercise frequently and regularly stretch the tissues in the treated area. Keep fit and eat a healthy balanced diet during radiotherapy, it will help with physical and mental side effects.
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