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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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@annette3

Thanks for the info. I will apply the cream before bed then nothing until after my radiation treatments at 11:30 am - they recommended I bring it to put on right after that. I was surprised after my Lumpectomy and Sentinel Node Biopsy I didn't really sweat so I didn't use any deodorant - I guess that is because I am 59 yrs old. I may opt not to put on deodorant either - but just in case I got the brand Native.

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jeaniebean | @jeaniebean | Nov 13 11:26am

I found I didnt sweat either. after my nodes were removed. I still dont much, but under my one breast I sweat at the scar and it sometimes smells like blue cheese. yuk

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kathyoung | @kathyoung | Nov 14 7:01pm

Good luck! Someone wrote in this column they were “diligent ” about applying the cream and did very well. I decided I would do the same. I used the cream several times a day, I tried to be sure I was covered at all times. The only time I did not use it was 2 hours before treatment.

Of course follow your radiation team’s advice on the time they tell you to stop applying it, but when you are able apply as often as you can. I am fair skinned and had no burning at all.
I hope it goes well for you. ..and thank you to whoever said be diligent 🙂

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