Thread: Radiation
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Old 05-19-2008, 05:13 PM   #3
Jean
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Hi Amelia,
Glad that you are moving forward.
Radiation does make one feel fatique.
The only remedy that worked for me was
having the treatments at the end of the day,
the very last appointment ....which was usually
8PM - I would just drive home and get into my PJ
and go to bed. I would wake up the next day feeling
refreshed. But near the end I did feel the need for
a nap...

Do not use any soaps of any kind on the treated area.
I would check in with the dr. what he wants you to use
on your skin. No perfumes or anything should come
in contact with your skin.

Stay out of the sun and sit in the shade. Eat fresh fruit
for the Vit. C...oranges /are a great source.

Wishing you the very best!
Hugs,
Jean
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Arimidex 5/05
Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05
Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk
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TCH 5/06, 6 treatments
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