radiation - skin mets

[lindaw]

Dear All

After a couple of weeks of difficulties about the port - infection /hospital for 1 week - iv antibiotics- tube break off, etc.I have decided to have a break from chemo - it has been continual since October 2002 and have 3 weeks radiation to the area.I know it will come back just want a break.What does anyone think.Any advice on radiation and skin soothing etc would be great.

love
Linda