Battling any kind of cancer is a very tough time for the patient, perhaps the toughest time of the lifespan. That why i have decided to write an article on what to do during radiation of breast cancer.
It is very essential for you to follow doctor's advice during radiation surgery. You should know that after radiation surgery body feels fatigue for at least 6-8 weeks and that's the time to take care of yourself properly, best thing you can do is to rest as much as possible. It is advisable to sleep as much as possible during this period.
You should wear a fitting, comfortable and a very soft bra after surgery for at least 3 months. You need to make sure that bra fits properly and does not rubs at all. If, anyhow, it rubs you can place a soft cloth between bra and skin to stop rubbing.
Weight loss is another concern you can face after Breast cancer radiation surgery. So, you need to take balanced and nutritious diet to avoid weight loss, if any, and also to keep your energy levels as above as possible.
You need to clean the skin fold area under your breasts as regularly as possible. You should consult your doctor before using any powders, lotions, deodorants or perfumes simply because you don't want any product that can react with your skin and can cause complications in radiation surgery anyway. You also need to avoid starching of clothes to avoid any reactions with treated area.
Bath the treated area with lukewarm water only as cold and hot water can damage the tissues of skin.
