completion of radiation

[ran_sav]

dr i finished my radiation 4 days back,it was only for 20 days,is it o.k because i have read it in one of your posts that the radiation is usually given for 25-30 days.what exercise i need to do?the skin has turned black and feel stiffness in axilla.thank you.

[kontak TeamBCI]

Hi Ran_sav regarding the no of cycles - I think it depends on the positive nodes - Apply coconut oil - it will give relief

[manish_vkg TeamBCI]

ransav, kontak said correctly; radiation cycle depends on number of factor. as kontak said you can use coconut oil it will give you little relief but color of skin will take time to get normalize, it should not be your concern...you should do all shoulder related exercise twice a day, don't ignore exercise otherwise stiffness will increase and don't put too much strain do as much u can do easily.

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[MsLockYourPosts TeamBCI]

As Manish has said, start with very simple stretches and increase them as you are able. I am not familiar with coconut oil, possibly because I have never liked coconut or the smell of it, but any good quality oil or cream without added perfumes and such will help. Many have found coconut oil to be beneficial.

[ran_sav]

thanks for ur replies friends

[sumeet_shah Administrator]

Hi ransav, there are many different protocols for radiation followed by different institutes. One of them has radiation lasting for 18 to 20 days. Yours must be that. So do not worry. It's all fine.

If possible, you can look up the radiation report and tell me the total dose of radiation given to you.

Continue routine work. You can do shoulder exercises as well.

As for the skin problems, all have answered above, I have nothing to add. You can use bland creams if any burning or so. The skin discoloration will slowly settle down