Preparing for Radiation Therapy - What you Need to know to Speed up Recovery and Reduce Side Effects

Before Radiation therapy of the chest for breast cancer or melanoma cancer, what do you need to prepare for to avoid side effects from the radiation? In this video, I share the main issues and tips I see and hear others share that they "wish they knew sooner" and that may help reduce the side effects and recovery time

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[judygilleland]

I think wearing a compression sleeve during radiation of the chest is a good idea ( if allowed)(especially if you've had a mastectomy). Protect the arm from any possible bumping or odd positioning; sometimes a nurse will grab your arm to help steady you while getting up and down. (Breasr Cancer 3C -- 10 year survivor in November 2021).

[feliciabrockman]

33-radiation sessions. After each session I used cloths saturated with cool Epsom salt water (like that used as for a sitz bath). It was so soothing to my irradiated flesh. Aquaphor and other petroleum based products seemed to keep the heat in my flesh. The Epsom salt cool water was so soothing. Recommended by my radiology team.

[meritabuff]

I’m soon will be taking radation very helpful video

[loririchardson]

Your videos are the most helpful of any I've found. Thank you!!!

[ioonthetube]

I am struggling with that exactly at the moment, so extra thank you for this one ❤️

[philgilmore]

Appreciate your helpful tips and advice

[anagordcom]

super useful! just starting my therapy today, so THANKS! Love your new highlight btw, looks great ;)

[conniejohnsoncj]

The cancer clinic I went to (15 sessions) recommends 3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Spray spraying Mon-Wed-Fri no creams and you use for 2 weeks after radiation. There is a video on 3M’s website where a staff member used it. I just finished my sessions Friday. I have no burning, no itching, no blistering. I have some red dots but the barrier seems to be taking care of any issues. I am to use creams in 2 weeks.

[dianarego]

Im loving these videos so helpful thank you

[AngelaJonesQuilts]

Thanks for the great tips! I start radiation next month so your video popped up in my feed at the perfect time! 💕

[brendapurcell-gxdv]

do you have any stretches or exercises to do during and after head and neck cancer radiation where injuring brachial plexus Nerves is a concern?

[patriciacoleman]

Thank you so much! Great information 👍🏽

[amara]

Finished radiation therapy last week. My skin is peeling in sheets! 😣

[cestmoi]

Do you have any tips for skin care/scarring/fibrosis during and after radiation for oral cancer? Thank you.

[tapslagata]

thank you, I begin this in January. this info was very good. :0)

[opalwee]

I am going to have my radio therapy in July and started to prep the lotion or oilment. May I know which eucerin is that ? Your eucerin link was point to aquaphor as well. Also. I am not able to find the way to buy the Bass farm product. Pls guide me, thanks !

[nicolemcwilliams]

What would be your suggestion for loose skin like I'm losing weight and I want to make sure that my skin comes back as I'm losing the weight that I don't have to much hanging bits

[blancaalvarez]

Can I use castor oil after my radiation?

[gorgetteadelaide]

Regarding your dry brushing for the body

In someone video, the lady says to start brushing from the foot then go up
When brushing the arm, she said that the arm should be up
I don’t see you brush the back of the body?
What’s your thought?

[svaught]

Do you mix the vitamin E oil with your lotion to apply.