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Self
Care During Radiation Treatment for Breast
Cancer
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by:
Phil Wiley
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Battling
Cancer is a tough time in anyone’s life. Perhaps the toughest. That’s
why we’ve decided to write this article on how to care for yourself
during radiation for Breast Cancer.
It very important to properly care for yourself during radiation for
breast cancer. Keep in mind that after radiation you could feel
fatigued for up to six weeks. Sleep as much as you like during this
time – one thing you really need is your rest.
Also, make sure after radiation that you wear a comfortable bra. Making
sure your bra fits properly and doesn’t rub in any way is all part of
good care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer. If a part of
your bra rubs place a soft cloth between the bra and your skin.
Weight loss can be a problem after radiation treatment. In order to
properly care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer make sure
you eat a balanced diet. This will help you to avoid weight loss and
keep your energy levels as high as possible.
Keep the skin fold area under your breast clean and talk to your doctor
before using any powders, lotions, deodorants or perfumes. As part of
your care for yourself during breast cancer radiation you need to make
sure you are not using any products that might react with your skin at
this time or do something to affect the radiation treatment in any way.
Because of this it is best to avoid deodorants. Deodorants contain
magnesium, and this can inhibit the effectiveness of the radiation
treatment. To avoid reactions with the treated area, also avoid
starching your clothes.
As part of care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer bathe
the treated area in lukewarm water. This is because hot and cold water
can damage your skin.
Article by health writer Kate Wiley of http://www.healthy-shopper.com
Health in 1 http://www.health-in-1.com
and Advice on Health http://www.advice-on-health.com
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About the author:
Kate and Phil Wiley run the popular health sites http://www.healthy-shopper.com
Health in 1 http://www.health-in-1.com and
Advice on Health http://www.advice-on-health.com
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