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Re: radiation questions
Hi Denise,
I just finished my radiation part as of last Friday. I had 33 treatments. As far as what to expect here was my experience. I continued to work throughout my treatment. I have a low stress, professional job so that was good. My skin became a little raw into the fifth week and we had to stop for about 3 days so my skin could recover. Be sure to moisturize in the morning and afterwards. The Aquaphor was doing its job until the raw part. My doc did order me Silvadine which is a burn treatment solution. I am a little fatigued but this is normal I am told. The radiation does not hurt. My skin was raw but did not hurt. Partially because the mastecomy left me numb underneath my arm pit which is where the rawness was centered. The Aquaphor tended to rub off on my clothing so there was some staining. Be sure to eat healthy and drinks lots of water. Stay away from caffeine or any drink which could dehydrate you. Enjoy your daugher's wedding.
Take good care,
Jackie
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