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Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 10, 2024 | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
Not so much of a woo hoo now.
4 day after radiation I’m really burning get sore spots and nip seems like it going to explode. Hope I
Made the right decision to do this.
I hope they didn’t hurt my rib. Now I wish they decided to lay me face down on the table. That was up to the setup scan and technician. I’m venting.. sorry. Thanks for being there.
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If the sore spots are on your skin, slather on Aquaphor, Vaseline, or Vaseline with Cocoa butter if you can find it. For wearing a bra you can use non-stick gauze between your nipple or any sore spots and clothing. Actually the thicker "creams" I mentioned will basically hold the gauze in place for quite a while. If the sore spots are inside, I think you should contact your medical provider for advice. Probably they will go away, but it might be worth reporting. Ice should help (always advisable to wrap ice or ice packs in a cloth or paper towel). Either way, it wouldn't hurt to ask your doctor or nurse, or one of the radiation techs.