I also was diagnosed oct. 2010 with 2 left ductual lumps invasive. 1. 3mm and the other 10mm with 4mm DCIS these were separated by 8mm gap. I had op. Nov 19th, all was good with no spread to lymph nodes. Finally after 2 failed attempts to see my Oncologist (was reluctantly to start radio or have hormone treatment) who was not alot of help.
Started Radio 7th Feb. Advice: I have changed my diet, no binge eating sweets at night (as i was terrible), green tea with honey (good for cleansing the system) - still have my coffee, changed my milk to soya milk which is high in calcium. I eat more veg, and fruit.
A week before starting radio I began to drink more water 3-4 cups aday. I got the E45 cream (I do have sensitive skin so this was best for me), started mosturising the area week before.
Started radio, and it took about 4 days before i felt abit tired (but dont forget I was travelling daily backwards and forwards 150 miles daily), was sensible went to bed earlier, and eat a teaspoon of honey, and crystallised ginger to help stop slight nausea (kinda like morning sickness). I did not have any problems with blistering (well to date), or dry skin. Sometimes my skin was red after treatment, but that faded after a hour. I brought from Asdas 4 cheap cotton bras (no underwiring), which was comfortable to wear.
I decided that it was mind over matter re treatment with radio, and that if i could not see anything less stressful, and it has worked. Brought from Boots for £3.00 eye mask that u wear on the plane (look for travel section) - these are great. No matter what people say it is only when u go and see for yourself. The staff are brillant, and very nice, u undress in cubicle, wear a gown, they call u and u then go in, (like a corridor, which leads into a large room with sports couch - not comfortable, but hey u arent there long). I put the mask on as soon as I lie down and get in position, then i try to relax, it doesnt hurt at all, trust me, and as I said I only got slight redness after some sessions. I am now nearly my 3 weeks, so i hope this gets to u before u start.
All the best.
K
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I also was diagnosed oct. 2010 with 2 left ductual lumps invasive. 1. 3mm and the other 10mm with 4mm DCIS these were separated by 8mm gap. I had op. Nov 19th, all was good with no spread to lymph nodes. Finally after 2 failed attempts to see my Oncologist (was reluctantly to start radio or have hormone treatment) who was not alot of help.
February 23, 2011 - 12:49pmStarted Radio 7th Feb. Advice: I have changed my diet, no binge eating sweets at night (as i was terrible), green tea with honey (good for cleansing the system) - still have my coffee, changed my milk to soya milk which is high in calcium. I eat more veg, and fruit.
A week before starting radio I began to drink more water 3-4 cups aday. I got the E45 cream (I do have sensitive skin so this was best for me), started mosturising the area week before.
Started radio, and it took about 4 days before i felt abit tired (but dont forget I was travelling daily backwards and forwards 150 miles daily), was sensible went to bed earlier, and eat a teaspoon of honey, and crystallised ginger to help stop slight nausea (kinda like morning sickness). I did not have any problems with blistering (well to date), or dry skin. Sometimes my skin was red after treatment, but that faded after a hour. I brought from Asdas 4 cheap cotton bras (no underwiring), which was comfortable to wear.
I decided that it was mind over matter re treatment with radio, and that if i could not see anything less stressful, and it has worked. Brought from Boots for £3.00 eye mask that u wear on the plane (look for travel section) - these are great. No matter what people say it is only when u go and see for yourself. The staff are brillant, and very nice, u undress in cubicle, wear a gown, they call u and u then go in, (like a corridor, which leads into a large room with sports couch - not comfortable, but hey u arent there long). I put the mask on as soon as I lie down and get in position, then i try to relax, it doesnt hurt at all, trust me, and as I said I only got slight redness after some sessions. I am now nearly my 3 weeks, so i hope this gets to u before u start.
All the best.
K
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