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Anxiety over radiation burns: What can I expect?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 25 9:33am | Replies (45)
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@feprincess

Hi Kathy, it's good to be prepared. I had 15 treatments and had very severe reactions. I used the Miraderm as suggested but it didn't stop anything. I am not trying to scare you but I was under prepared for what was to come. I used prescription hydrocortisone) 2 % lotion, benedryl cream, Doxepin (ZONALON) 5 % Top Cream, Hydrocortisone 2.5 % Top Cream, Loratadine (CLARITIN) 10 mg Oral Tablets. You may not need all of it but I was literally going insane with itching and blisters.
With 5 treatments, I am hoping you will have none of these!

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kathyoung | @kathyoung | Oct 18 7:35pm

Thank you all for your help. I got Calendula Salve which is Calendula and olive oil. I’m also going to use aloe straight from the plant. I’m going to ask the radiologist on Tuesday for input as well.
Again thank you all! All suggestions welcome. I will follow up as I go along to maybe help another newby:)

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 28 4:24pm

@feprincess, how long did your reactions to radiation last after treatment ended? How are you doing now?

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