Radiation Therapist here ( 20 years experience) and former breast cancer patient who also received radiation from my radiation friends. I agree with most of what Dr. Amy stated but would like to clarify about the ointments. Do not have any ointments, lotions or skin creams of any kind on your skin prior to getting your radiation treatment. This will make your skin reddening worse. A few more tips would be: Keep the area getting radiation exposure out of the sun. You do not want to get a sunburn and then get radiation. For breast patients getting radiation, do not wear deodorant under the arm you are getting treated. You can wear a natural, aluminum free deodorant if your doctor approves it. Metal tracings in the deodorant like aluminum, can interact with the radiation and cause your skin to breakdown. Part of our job as a therapist is to keep an eye on your skin and we will grab the doctor to look at it if needed or if there are concerns. Most places where you receive radiation you will see your radiation oncologist once a week to check in with you and see how you are doing. He/she will also check your skin at this time. Good luck to you all. ❤

Hello i have just finished 15 session of radiation 20 More to go but i feel weak i have ulcers I can't poop properly , im only asking my good Lord to give me strength to finish this journey strong ❤

Thank you for a great video! I'm currently just finishing up 5 weeks of radiation (3 more sessions left) and would recommend that anyone going through radiation keep up with their exercise program. I work out (strength training and cardio) about 5 days a week and haven't experienced any fatigue. I read that this was a great way to limit the fatigue and I can attest to the fact that it WORKS!

I brought up nutrition questions and hydration to my RO, was told it didn’t matter. On my own I researched a diet for healthy skin and focused on protein. These were test questions that he failed big time. I also asked for an idea of a lotion with no alcohol, he had none and staff refused to help find one. I was on my own but ended up with the healthiest radiated skin my PS worked with doing my own thing, including making my own organic salve. Was not well liked but had good results. Yes, my care was switched to someone else for many reasons.

I had the 3 weeks of more intense radio therapy vs 5 weeks. I used the cream they gave me after treatment and before bed. 3 times on weekend days. My breast changed color but never had itching or pain. I feel it was do to being faithful with the cream . Also wearing a soft fabric sports bra helped. Felt tired once in a while. Eating properly also helped.

Thank You so much xo

I had a friend use emu oil during radiation. I had brachytherapy for my breast cancer and would recommend it for anyone that qualifies. One day for catheter insertion - I had 19. Then 8 fractions in 4 days. After the last treatment the doctor just pulled all of the catheters out at the same time. Lots of rest during the week.

I used manukau honey cream, because my skin was angry and this really helped.

I finished 30 treatments (6 weeks) last week. It is no joke! There was no marking. It was all done with cameras/laser lights. It’s now peeling and sensitive ( hurts to wear a bra and hurts not to wear it) 😅. Some people don’t realize how exhausted you are.

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The radiothrapy department used marker covered by a small round, clear bandaid. Was urged to use a homemade green tea spray after treatments. ( At least 3 times ). Ladies. Not only a super soft bra. But take yarn and reduce the width of your bras side under your armpit. Your skin is super fragile & sensitive. Guard yourself from injury.

I have side affects right away when I get treatment on my face and neck.

Very nice video.

I'm I guy possibly heading into prostate radiation soon, this video is very helpful. thank you.

Hello I have question Can you tell if someone has thyroid cancer from taking blood work from the arm

OK so what about the damage that can be caused internally like how to help prevent damage to the heart and to prevent lung cancer? Why is that never talked about.

Hello, thank you for this informative video. I just had my 3rd radiation and start to experience seeing flashes of light during treatment, has anyone also experienced this? Is this normal?

Radiation was a booger! Sooo much more on my body than chemo! I had 10 rounds of whole brain treatment. Im almost 3 weeks out. I have no hair, lost more than during chemo, and NO TASTEBUDS!

I just had targeted radiation to the Omentum for Ovarian cancer and it was so hard. It was 5 sessions every alternate day but it is much harder than chemo. I struggled to just get through my last session. I have a lot of nausea, fatigue and pain near my belly button where they did targeted radiation. 😞

How about coconut oil

Is it not good for someone who is going on therapy (colorectal) to have cough and colds but not because of sickness but because of being exposed to the cold breeze outside the house late? Hoping you could share your thoughts/feedback. Thanks!

Why doesn’t anyone talk about the long term effects of

Can those creams be used on the head? I had radiation on my left temporal lobe. I finished radiation Nov. 2022. Will the cream still help? I lost some of my hair.

What about later on? I mean years later, when the area that was "cooked" turns into another kind of cancer? What about the boils that burst and bleed, burst and bleed, burst and bleed? Until not even a thick, Kotex can contain it. What about when your whole chest looks like it has been scooped out by an ice cream scoop? But it spreads and spreads and keeps spreading?Finally, the angiosarcoma apreads to an organ, and you pass away 15 years later? This is what happened to my mom. Why don't we talk about that?

What about unrefined extra virgin organic coconut oil? You did not mention that. Coconut oil helps with wound healing.

I am radiographer which shampoo I used

When you have radiation for rectal cancer will your skin inside not heal properly? I'm still dealing with drainage from the back end.

Hello Dr. Amy please reply my question i am 22 yrs and i get only 1 ct scan of appendix and ct scan reports are normal but i am very stressed and worried about that ct scan cause cancer in future please tell me how do i detox my body and keep safe from ct scan side effects

How to heal my muscles from radiation for cancer treatments

Can I try red bull for energy

hello, can vanicream be used?

I have terrible late side effects from it . Wish I’d never done it !

Can you take Juven while doiny radiation?

Radiation of head & neck cancers is serious. Affects the teeth, mouth, and eating.

What about radiation on the brain, what lotion can you use on your head? What about the hair that doesn’t grow where you get radiation?

Why do some doctor recommend this over chemo

DR. AMY, MY DAUGHTER WHO IS 45, HAS DONE THE INFUSION/CHEMOTHERAPY SINCE LAST YEAR 2022 & 2023, FOR SARCOMA METASTATIC CANCER. AND NOW THIS YEAR 2023 HER FOUR STAGE CANCER HAS SPREAD TO HER LUNGS, ONE IS 10CM & 5CM IN SIZE, WILL THE RADIATION CURE IT?

I also finished radiotherapy in january and now after 5 months my breast hurts and feels hot

Do what you can to not get cancer. We all are carrying plenty of cells of cancer but your body immunity isn't killing them off. Figure out why.

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