RADIATION FOR BREAST CANCER: 5 Tips to Get Ready

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Dr. Katie Deming, MD lists her top 5 tips to get ready for breast cancer radiation. These topics are among the most frequently asked questions by Dr. Deming's radiation patients.
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@rhondaeby9081 Ай бұрын

I have had a Lumpectomy April 29, 2024 went well but I had another small tumor starting my Radiation Therapy mid June. Thanks for great info!

@angiebailey309 Ай бұрын

i just started my radiation last week i have it for 16-20 sessions.

@MyName-yp1nv 5 ай бұрын

Just had lumpectomy last Friday. Will start radiation in a few weeks. Thanks for the tips. To find this out is such a huge life changer. It is comforting to hear information about what is coming.

@tracyjames4115 Жыл бұрын

I'm newly diagnosed with breast cancer, and after my surgery, the plan is to receive radiation therapy. This was great information. Thank you

@okukuliliann6765 2 жыл бұрын

WHAT GOD CANNOT DO DOES NOT EXIST I PRAY WE ARE ALL HEALES IN JESUS NAME

@jeanilin5012 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@dorispetitt8140 2 жыл бұрын

This was helpful! I’m naturally frightened!

@katiedemingmd2226 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helps. I have a podcast that might help you. It’s called ‘Born to Heal with Dr. Katie Deming’. Wishing you the best.

@celinelanglois5185 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful informations !

@pamelakrueger7353 Жыл бұрын

Some great tips! Thank you!

@mon2863Hamilton Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you 😊 🙏🏾

@inezhowe7504 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed learning about this.

@jen9950 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This video was very helpful

@lilitalian55 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was great!

@bou6292 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tips Dr

@serenity8644 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful and concise !👏👏

@louannepasquarella3465 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, very helpful. Thanks, Dr.Deming!

@pooyaelahi7964 2 жыл бұрын

thank you! it was very informative.

@rhondasokulski6085 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you! :)

@michellepayer3889 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video as I'm trying to mentally prepare for radiation, which is an hour bus ride + taxi to Granada from the coastal Spanish town where I now live. Getting a lumpectomy with everything explained in Spanish was daunting enough, so this really helps. Thanks again.

@georgemay-xh7eq 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you so much.

@user-kj4vu1te7m Жыл бұрын

Great advices, thank you very much much, very helpful, accessible and so useful.

@traceysampson6039 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to do this video! I will be starting my Radiation treatments next month! The video was really helpful!❤

@felybautista5482 Жыл бұрын

You are very helpful thank you.

@user-wc5mn5tj6z 7 ай бұрын

Very informative I needed this information thank you

@ileenmarquez1356 2 жыл бұрын

It was helpful - thank you

@deborahlanyi5535 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful!!! Thank you!

@Margaret-pn4mm Жыл бұрын

No one ever said about t-shirt inside out, so no seems on skin. Little hints like this are great to know, many thanks.

@colleendooley3820 3 ай бұрын

I agree. I just had Radiation #32. No one mentioned that to me.

@florancedias2630 Жыл бұрын

Hey very happy to hear.. Your content. I have been advised chemo therapy 6 sessions followed by radiation therapy. It was a small tumor and no spread to the limp nodes. Breast was reserved. The content was very much appreciated🙏

@Kfranklin611 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful! Thank you for taking the time to do this. Starting radiation next month.

@rashedakhanam3157 3 жыл бұрын

This is helpful

@Jennifer-pi5pf 17 күн бұрын

Thank you l not started mine yet, but will do edit. Information is a big help.

@lesleynyborg2093 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm fortunate, where I need to do radiation is just a mile away from my office! I can do it during my lunch hour. I'm glad my boss is flexible!

@robloxmusic7489 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful thanks ❤

@jamienavarre2803 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, this will be helpful. I plan to walk in the park and ground myself with treatment.

@neomolobi8658 Жыл бұрын

Thank you your video is so helpful I am staring radiation therapy in few days and I didn't know what to prepare God bless you.

@tinaerniemycatsnotfromhell3603 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 and I will have radiation next month, this information is very helpful for me♥️

@laciqueen4253 Жыл бұрын

I used cera-ve. And onco cream, I used dove soap, and washed in cool water. 30 rounds with a double mastectomy. I am a teacher for 3 and 4 year olds with diverse needs, and taught eceryday. For the clothing I wore very soft camisoles- my radiation oncologist said no bras.

@KS-op5hb 10 ай бұрын

can you share where you bought your camisoles.

@currypowder122 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, I just had my tumor removed by lumpectomy last week so I will be starting radiation in about 3weeks.I had no idea what I might be facing.

@nancysee4932 Жыл бұрын

Starting radiation next Monday. Nervous. This really helps. My Dr gave me Miaderm already. I have 6 weeks of treatment. Calling my support system.

@nageemendez8548 Жыл бұрын

Hi hope your radiation was a success. I’ll be starting mine in 4 weeks just wondering if you experienced any issues such as burning to the skin. Please let me know and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

@CS-ow4gl 9 ай бұрын

How did it go ?

@ogblaser6210 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doctor Deming. Thank you thank you thank you.

@katiedemingmd2226 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

@danadilley9260 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr Deming. This video was exstreamly helpful.

@user-cw4cy3gj5s 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@BuyersMarketToday Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT ADVICE FOR ME DOCTOR, AS I AM ABOUT TO HAVE RADIATION TREATMENT FOR MY BILATERAL TOTAL MASTECTOMY AND ALND, BUT JUST ON MY LEFT SIDE AXILLA FROM MY LYMPH NODE REMOVAL.

@agr8cutr 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide these really useful tips. 14 treatments to go...

@katiedemingmd2226 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! Hope the rest of your treatment goes well.

@do9138 Жыл бұрын

$58 for ONE bra is ridiculous. It's not as if having cancer isn't expensive enough. I just finished my 20 treatments. I used the prescribed cream, and have almost no side effects. There's a little discoloration with slight itching maybe once a day. For me, this was a snap, and because my oncotype score is low, I don't need chemo. I really lucked out.

@nebrelgray7957 Жыл бұрын

May I ask what's the name of the crème you use?

@currypowder122 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this, as my funds are very limited, I start radiation in about 2 weeks

@susanwhite6761 11 ай бұрын

Yes! Can you please take into consideration that a bra doesn't need to be so expensive! Give us a break!

@meritabuff741 7 ай бұрын

Me to lm so Blessed sounds like my cancer is like yours Praying 🙏♥️

@karenalfke6081 6 ай бұрын

Wow congratulations! As a gal with larger breasts, I’m sorry to report that $60 for a bra is not unusual. But I’ve found it helpful to shop at places like Target for fast-fashion bras at lower price points as I need them after lumpectomy, etc.

@cjameelah7 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for taking the time to make this video, this video is very helpful and has prepared me for radiation

@katiedemingmd2226 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I am so glad you found the information helpful.

@popstar1964 Жыл бұрын

this was extremely helpful. thank you.

@katrinaingram5667 3 ай бұрын

TO GOD BE THE GLORY🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

@blancaalvarez743 2 ай бұрын

Amen

@garyrichter8277 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tips during radiation treatments. I’ll be starting at the end of December, five weeks. Trying to mentally prepare.

@katiedemingmd2226 2 жыл бұрын

You are going to. do great. Wishing you the best for your treatment.

@strongwoman8576 2 жыл бұрын

By Sunday is mu isy biologically. I don't understand what is biologically??? Bio is radio

@okukuliliann6765 2 жыл бұрын

God will see u thru

@lucysmithers357 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video..I was just diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer and will be undergoing a lumpectomy and have lymph nodes removed. Then six weeks of radiation. Im really very scared about the entire process.. this made me feel a little better

@Zincink Жыл бұрын

Get the Velcro white bra on Amazon. Driving in the car ride home will be a bit rough so also buy a mastectomy pillow to put your arms over to top of the pillow to stop movement, I got the pink one and it has little pockets on it. The pregnancy pillow is my best fren for sleeping. I believe the key to healing is to not do things except get up every now & then to walk around the house. Drink tons of water to heal the skin & ginger ale for ache. Eat easy to digest meals and load up on iron & magnesium like steak, broccoli & salad the day before surgery for vitamins. The radiation is much later so you’ll be healing for weeks before it. I’m currently healing now.

@danehulings3772 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy how are you doing? So sorry you’re going through this I also have BC.

@debbieyork417 Жыл бұрын

I have exactly what you have. So scary. I am waiting to get my radiation. I hope your doing well.

@healthfitnessbysuman6602 Жыл бұрын

How are you doing now?

@architecturalheritage Жыл бұрын

Thank you doctor, Miaderm is not available world wide are there other creams? I am using Bepanthene but it is very light

@lisaterry9217 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time and tips as my Radiation Onc doesn't make recommendations about types of creams, and come to find out some creams will actually enhance the burn. So coming across this video was helpful. I will get this cream and add it to my go to creams. And thank you for the tips about the bras. I'm having nerve pain from the surgery and lymph node removal and found out that Radiation treatments can make this worse.

@do9138 Жыл бұрын

My cancer "care" corporation doesn't "waste time" talking to patients or answering calls.

@janbers8025 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR THE TIPS DOC. Im having my radiation treatment next week.

@katiedemingmd2226 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Wishing you the best with your treatment.

@bree_amputee Жыл бұрын

Those video helped alot as I'm going thru radiation for breast cancer. I'm extremely tired, nausea, food tatse different, skin changes, Constipation, difficulty swallowing. Don't know what to do

@meritabuff741 7 ай бұрын

Praying💯🙏🙏

@anitajernigan6390 2 жыл бұрын

In 2015 I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. A catheter with hollow tubes was inserted in my breast and twice a day for 5 days, radioactive pellets were circulated through those tubes for under 10 minutes. Have you ever heard of this and is the lasting internal scar tissue normal? Thanks!

@angiebailey309 Ай бұрын

Is Aquaphor good to use?

@kaykelly3715 2 ай бұрын

I start radiation treatment this week. I also teach group fitness classes. I’m hoping to continue during my radiation treatment. Can you recommend a sports bra for me to wear during this time?

@nancyferrari6743 8 ай бұрын

May I suggest Beekman 1802 pure soap during radiation. It’s pH balanced and the closest thing to our skin. That’s what I use every day for my sensitive skin and will be using Miaderm lotion for my breast during upcoming radiation treatment.

@mollypaintscows 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I‘ll start radiation treatments soon and have no idea what to expect. I like the suggestion of turning a very soft t-shirt inside out and wearing your bra over it. I had to do that after the biopsy. I’m going to check out your other videos. I’m so scared of what’s ahead.

@jcatlover2251 2 жыл бұрын

I just had a double lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node removal. I'm also scared of starting treatments and hormone blockers. I hope you are doing well with everything. God bless you and help you heal and be cancer free real soon. ✝️🙏🏻💞

@olivesoondar1165 Жыл бұрын

I am a new patient not fully diagnos but had problems ; as l recently joined a sugical clinic after seen by a doc in my area at our health office , l had a repeated ultra sound for breast & swollen limp nodes as well ; but there was no specialist to all new patients ,,,,,, l am looking & learning while l helped myself as l cant afford to go to private oncologis ; l used warm Iodex in the breast area together with soft candle & warmed wonder of the world leaves for 7 days & nites , changing every day ; cleaning the itchy area with diluted hydrogen peroxide ; so far am feeling much better , now very little itching & little pain; am continuing to apply warm Iodex daily untill l see a doc at the clinic

@lakeiabenson8924 Жыл бұрын

What if you are going through radiation and immunotherapy at the same time. I have immunotherapy every three weeks for the rest of the year and radiation for 10 mins a day 5 days a week for 5 -6weeks after surgery

@ToowokeforFlorida Жыл бұрын

Dove and Ivory are about as gentle as using dish detergent. There are a million better choices.

@Goldencurry-ze8cb Жыл бұрын

Do you put cream before your radiation therapy or you go to your appointment with bare skin?

@jhingsalvacion8214 2 жыл бұрын

My father was breast cancer....kylan n dn po sya redioteraphy...

@jhingsalvacion8214 2 жыл бұрын

At chemotherapy sya

@c.catlover4080 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched a few videos about RT and none, so far, mentioned the side effect of nausea from RT. I believe I have read (on Reddit) that some people do get nauseous. This worries me as anti-nausea medication does not always work well for me. Any comments? TU

@helenatrovato9403 6 ай бұрын

I am the same; ask your doctor for a script.

@user-gw9cp7nf1x 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the good information. However, as of October 2023, most of the links to the recommended products are not working. The Makermerry bras link is a dead end. The Miaderm radiation relief cream in not available on the Amazon link. And the cheapest Dove soap bar option on Amazon is $28. Umm no.

@angiebailey309 Ай бұрын

is it normal to feel weird after you get breast radiation? my anxiety is high too but i do feel drained after the treatment

@BabySquirrelBeading 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a master's swimmer and it's my main go to exercise and plays a big role in my mental health. I found being out of the pool after biopsies and surgeries hard. Will I have to avoid the pool during radiation. My skin reacts to the sun when I cycle so I have to cover up completely. I gets raised red painful skin. I wonder if I will be at risk for a similar reaction to the radiation. Thank you for these informative videos 🤓

@katiedemingmd2226 2 жыл бұрын

I tell my patients it is fine to swim during radiation as long as they shower afterward and apply cream to their skin. Although, you should consult with your doctor. Interestingly, the skin does NOT react the same way to radiation as it does to the sun. The worse skin reaction is not seen in patients who are sensitive to the sun. It is actually seen in women with darker skin. Of course, you should ask your doctor since I don't know everything about your medical history.

@nancyalywahby2784 2 жыл бұрын

@@katiedemingmd2226 My doctor said not to swim during my radiation treatments. I feel thee burn from radiation is much more painful than other experiences with sunburn

@nancyalywahby2784 2 жыл бұрын

PS I completed 2 rounds of Chemo one withs Tamo

@BabySquirrelBeading 2 жыл бұрын

@@nancyalywahby2784 Thank you Nancy 🤓 Way to go 💞 I start radiation in a week. Funny thing 😅 my radiation oncologist swims with my rival master swim team. She wants me out of the pool. Big hugs from Nova Scotia 💌

@franciastone5048 Жыл бұрын

@@BabySquirrelBeading I'm wondering if chlorine would cause a negative reaction.

@nancyalywahby2784 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't use the cream in the triangle above he clavicle and got a 2nd stage burn. Didd the cream in the other areas prevent a burn. the other areas are red. He suggests cortisone cream on my back, it is itchy and peeling. I have 2 more boosters to go. I understand from you that the effects can persist after completion.

@nancyalywahby2784 2 жыл бұрын

PS ill be completing 33 radiation treatments inshallah

@nancyalywahby2784 2 жыл бұрын

I actually do feel occasional nausea after radiation treatment, from your comments it seems it may have been from the chemo treatments.

@olivesoondar1165 Жыл бұрын

Can burn heal cream help after radiation

@mariadavies1511 2 жыл бұрын

Background music was annoying and distracting.

@joannebrown9698 2 жыл бұрын

The doctor said I must only shower about every three days - is that a bit over the top?

@katiedemingmd2226 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I have never heard that. I would ask why? Is it to keep the marks on your skin? If that is the reason, you can turn your back to the water and just let it run down your back and use a washcloth to cleanse your breast without wiping off the marks. I can't think of another reason why they wouldn't let you shower every day. I'm curious if you get an answer, let me know what they said :).

@MariettaBello-tf9cw 4 ай бұрын

Can I lose my hair upon radiation therapy?

@blancaalvarez743 2 ай бұрын

Can I use castor oil instead of other creams after radiation treatment?

@katiedemingmd2226 2 ай бұрын

yes! That is all I ever use on my skin now.

@maxinecaesar8059 10 ай бұрын

I was told during radiation therapy that I shouldn’t take showers or get caught in the rain because I will die?

@katiedemingmd2226 10 ай бұрын

It is safe to shower or go in the rain. Who told you this information?

@47725384 7 ай бұрын

Omg it is so ridiculous this advice!

@kenyamonaenelson5199 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful!! I was just diagnosed with Stage 2 Right ancillary tail carcinoma of the right breast . I just had surgery almost 2 weeks ago. I will see my radiation oncologist this Wednesday coming up. I haven’t met my medical oncologist yet.

@Ranchladytmd 3 жыл бұрын

I was turned off by her use of “ making her patients do things”.

@GoBravesATL 2 жыл бұрын

Whatever.

@Ranchladytmd 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoBravesATL oh such a intelligent comment. Let me know when you have breast cancer so you get what I’m saying.

@stoogeswoman 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ranchladytmd I've got breast cancer and I didn't understand your comment either. What exactly did she say that you didn't like?

@Ranchladytmd 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not hard to see she is arrogant and insistent about using her products. It a turn off of me. But whatever works for you.

@stoogeswoman 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ranchladytmd Just because she recommends certain products she's used in her practice? I actually found that very helpful. I might not buy the specific brand she recommends, but at least I can look for something with the same type of ingredients.