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Hi Paul yes im good finished rads a week last Tues.  have odd days when by the afternoon i can hardly keep my eyes open lol. but have a 30 minute nap to see me through till bedtime.  Fortunately it does happen every day.   Have started my tabs now antrazole (might of mispelt that)  this is the 6th day, so far so good,  a few headaches, but they are easily sorted.   Glad your ok.  look after yourself.  I found it s easy to forget I have had treatment and life kinda gets back to normal, but your body says whoa not so quickly.   Be kind to yourself.   Best wishes Bev ... View more

Hi Paula how did your rads go on the special machine   ... View more

Hi Babycakes    sorry to hear you have had so many probs with skin.  I have just finished 15 sessions of rad this Tuesday.   I was given an aloe vera plant which i just opened up the leaf and gently rubbed the juice on my boob and surrounding area. before and after session it worked like a dream, now i dont know whether it would help you, but i do know that my friends who have used it previously have all said that they still use it for burns on other parts of their body, its jolly good and you cant get much purer than the actual plant.    I also found leaving my bra off for as much time as possible really helped, just wearing a thin cotton camisole top under my t. shirt. hope this helps ... View more

Hi Ellies I have 13 sessins of rads so far only two more to go whoo hoo.   I used simple soap, advised by rads department for washing.  A friend who had a masectomy brought me an aloe vera plant.  you cut off a bit of one of the leaves, look for plump ones.  split the leaf open and inside is pure aloe vera.  I rubbed this on before and after treatment.    I also moisturise at night.  No burning or soreness at all. Tried to leave bra off  as much as possible (when not going out) lol. ... View more

Hi Buzz1   Hope all goes well for you tomorrow.  Have had two sessions now, and no probs.  will be thinking of you tomorrow. ... View more

Hi Paula Glad your first day went ok.  I like your attitude, you have to keep positive dont you.   I had my second rads this morning.  Again went fine.  what cream are you using? ... View more

Hi  Fluffyww   hope all goes well for you tomorrow. have had two rad sessions now.  No probs everyone really friendly ,takes more time setting the machine up than anything else.  All the best   ... View more

Hi Ali   thanks for your message hope your going on well.  Rads went well day one and two.  glad the first couple are over, always easier when you know what to expect.  ... View more

Hi Ladies   Start my first radiotherapy session today, a bit nervous, but otherwise ok.   Just be glad to start and get it all over with.    Fuinny isnt it how its the little things that worry you, like what to wear, normally I wouldnt be concerned at all.     I have found the best way through is to take a day at a time, and try not to worry about tomorrow,  easier said than done sometimes.   Wishing all you ladies who are starting rads this month the best.  Hope all goes well for you.  Take it easy     ... View more

Hi  thanks for your encouraging words. ... View more

Hi    All the best for the next few weeks.  Im sure we will all come out ok ... View more

Hi Jaye   I am awaiting dates to start rads probably in june.  I was told by a friend who has had bc a couple.of years ago that she used Aloe vera, I have been looking on some of the previous threads but havent as yet found any one else using it, but my friend says its excellent to help with the burning.   let me know how you get on.  hope all goes well for you ... View more

Hi I had surgery two weeks ago.  lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy.  I have cording under my armpit.  today i have been told by oncologist to gently massage bio oil in and gentle continution of exercises. Has anyone else heard of the Bio oil bit.  Have tried one lot this afternoon and it eased pain almost immediately, not sure if it was the oil or massage or a bit of both. ... View more

Hi Wyn   thanks for your reply.  Its hard when you dont know what to expect or what is normal or not, and I guess everyone's experience is a little different.  Sorry you suffered the same itching and pain, but it puts my mind at rest to know its not just me going mad.  ... View more