I start radiation next Wednesday (chemo, treatment, cervix, cure)
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I received a diagnosis of uterine cancer in November 2022. Initially, I was told that I had stage one uterine cancer. On February 1, 2023, I had my uterus and cervix removed at the City of Hope. My surgeon let me know that the cancer had progressed to stage 2 since it had moved to my cervix. The cancer has not moved anywhere else. But cancer is a tricky disease. My medical team told me that I needed radiation to kill any remaining cancer cells. I will undergo radiation 5x a week for 5 weeks.
The City of Hope gave me two pages of instructions for self-care during radiation. To protect my skin, I bought a jar of Aquaphor (recommended by the City of Hope).
I'd love to know from anyone else has experienced radiation if there's any advice to give, particularly skin care.
The City of Hope gave me two pages of instructions for self-care during radiation. To protect my skin, I bought a jar of Aquaphor (recommended by the City of Hope).
I'd love to know from anyone else has experienced radiation if there's any advice to give, particularly skin care.
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At the radiation facility ask the radiologist or technicians if they have skim cream samples or something they in particular recommend.
Good luck with your treatments and hopefully it will cure all of your cancer issues!
How any individual's skin tolerates radiation varies quite a bit OP. Some people have more reactions than others. I received radiation treatments 5 times a week for 6 weeks. My radiation oncologist also suggested Aquaphor and gave me a starter tube. It worked fine, but I might have been one of those folks who wouldn't have had much of a reaction either way. If you decide to try other skin products, be sure to discuss it with your radiologist beforehand. Some contain ingredients (minerals and metals) that can alter the treatment dose you end up getting. When you apply it matters too.
Good luck OP! Remember, this too shall pass. Compared to months of chemo, radiation was a cakewalk! You've probably already gotten this sort of information, but here are some skin care tips:
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How any individual's skin tolerates radiation varies quite a bit OP. Some people have more reactions than others. I received radiation treatments 5 times a week for 6 weeks. My radiation oncologist also suggested Aquaphor and gave me a starter tube. It worked fine, but I might have been one of those folks who wouldn't have had much of a reaction either way. If you decide to try other skin products, be sure to discuss it with your radiologist beforehand. Some contain ingredients (minerals and metals) that can alter the treatment dose you end up getting. When you apply it matters too.
Good luck OP! Remember, this too shall pass. Compared to months of chemo, radiation was a cakewalk! You've probably already gotten this sort of information, but here are some skin care tips:
I want to reassure you that you will do well with the radiation therapy. It's a PITA having to go go 5x weekly for 5 weeks and it's a MAJOR PITA to have cancer.
I was lucky to not have any adverse effects from my radiation therapy other than some temporary bowel issues.
My dad had radiation treatment for prostate cancer which metastasized to his hip. He used a cream provided by his radiation oncologist - don't remember the name of it - but didn't experience much discomfort until the last two treatments. He still didn't find it to be disabling, even then. I don't know if one's skin pigment makes a difference but he was a very fair Swede who sunburned easily and treatment didn't cause him undue discomfort.
Wishing you all the best as you go through treatment. Five weeks will be gone before you know it.
When I had radiation for breast cancer, I was told to use aloe gel every day during treatment, and Aquaphor for a couple of weeks after treatment.
It seems to have done the trick as I had no burning or lasting discoloration or other issues from the radiation. I also don't recall feeling any different in any way during those seven weeks. It was a very easy treatment. I had just been through three months of chemo and I cannot say the same about that.
^^ I'd forgotten about calendula cream . . . thanks for mentioning it. Years ago I had a second degree burn on my arm from trying and failing to catch a falling clothes iron. The burn got infected, wouldn't heal properly, and nothing prescribed by my physician fixed it. I went to the health food store and calendula was recommended - fixed me right up. I do still have a minor scar but not a big deal. Wonderful stuff!
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