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Wound from radiation therapy won't heal: What helps?

Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Apr 17 10:43am | Replies (12)
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@soozemom17

I completed radiation treatment February 6, 2024, for squamous cell ca of my Rt shin, it was initially diagnosed as lichen Planus,since then I have severe pain, like stabbing burning pain, I’m concerned that my dr is not addressing this effectively, it is not healing

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 13 4:15pm

Oh dear, @soozemom17, that looks nasty and must be painful and worrisome. I can understand your concern about it needing to be addressed.

Might you ask for a referral to a wound nurse? A wound care nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in treating wounds, Your cancer center likely has an oncology nurse specializing in radiation wounds. Have you asked about hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)?

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