Hi. I start rads L breast today in Lincoln. I get a rash from sunlight exposure (polymorphic light eruption). The hospital staff don’t seem to know whether this is likely to lead to worse skin problems with rads. Just wondered if there’s anyone on here with this skin condition who has had rads and can share their experience. Thanks.
Yes, I have it too. First developed it some years ago, it can be very miserable. Rads has caused mine to come back, just the same as the sun does. I have finished my treatment today, and it looks very red and angry with lots of under skin spots and some very dark red angry spots. At present I am using hydrocortisone cream, but if it doesn’t improve I will speak with doctor. How did yours behave during Rads. Any suggestions on what to use after? xx
Hi Ellie. I was very lucky during rads - I used aloe Vera gel twice a day and didn’t have any serious problems. My skin went red, then very brown, and I couldn’t wear a bra because the skin broke down under the breast about a week after rads. Some of the creams they suggest at the hospital irritate sensitive skin so I didn’t use those. I’ve also been taking supplements, including vitamin D. My boob is still quite sore some days, even though I finished rads in August, but that seems to be par for the course. How are you feeling otherwise?
Hi. I’ve got an aloe Vera that’s got v little added to it. I’ve used the raw plant for skin complaints in the past. I’ve had pains in ribs and back of shoulder. Also have possible radiotherapy pneumonitis - get short of breath on exertion and cough up clear phlegm. I was reasonably fit and healthy before BC! To be honest, I’ve mainly felt worse since rads ended, partly due to bad reactions to hormone suppressants. Things seem to be improving slowly now, though. I wasn’t prepared for the massive impact treatment would have on my energy levels.