Hi
I had my lumpectomy a week ago and find out in another week what my treatment plan is… We booked a holiday to Lanzarote last year before my diagnosis but hadn’t got round to taking out travel insurance - does anyone know who will cover me now?
Thanks Sarah x
Hi I’m due to finish 15 sessions of rads plus a boost on 11th September
However we have booked to go to Spain on 19th September which we can’t cancel without loosing our money
We were so looking forward to the holiday after such an awful time
I am worried after reading posts about awful burns/sores that I will not be able to go
Anyone else gone on holiday so soon after rads? Would I be ok if I put lots of sun cream on and wear a bikini top plus a vest top over the bikini?
Thanks x
Hi Daisyboo!
I am going to Cyprus a month after rads finish! I was told to cover up and factor 50! I am on day 8 of rads and my skin is holding up well so far!
I would just check about swimming I was told 2 weeks after rads was fine in a pool! Sea water might be ok sooner!
Have a lovely time! xx
Ok thanks I thought I would have a few weeks after as I didn’t know about the boost until today
What sort of creams are you using I don’t know what to buy? I am so scared about getting burns it’s really upsetting me
I am using aveeno moisturising cream!
A lot of ladies use aloe vera 100% which can be brought quite cheaply at Holland and Barrett! Chilling in the fridge is refreshing!
Not everyone will burn badly and you will be checked during your radiotherapy…cream provided if necessary! Please don’t worry! xx
I flew to Menorca 2 weeks after rads, smeared my radiated boob in 50 factor and was absolutely fine in my bikini, have been away so many times in the two years since and never ever had any reaction to the sun, go and enjoy your holiday you so deserve it!! Xx
No problem in the pool or sea either!
Hi I went on holiday to Italy week after rads finished. Used factor 50 on breast area didn’t have any problems but did take care not to expose this area to much probably sat in shade more than usual but still managed to tan. I also bought some tops that had a higher neckline found it uncomfortable with underwired swim wear so ditched that for soft support one.
Had been advised to take things easy for couple of weeks after rads found that I would get tired usual round mid afternoon but half an hour rest and I was fine.
I had taken out a yearly travel insurance before being diagnosed so contacted company they agreed to cover the booked holiday but I won’t be covered for any future holiday if bc related.
Enjoy your holiday just take things at your own pace if your going with friends they will understand if your not feeling too good.