Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Breast Cancer care

Battling Cancer is a tough time in anyone’s life. Perhaps the toughest. Tips on how to care for yourself during radiation for Breast Cancer.

It’s very important to take care for yourself during radiation for breast cancer. After radiation you could feel fatigued for up to six weeks. 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, make sure you eat a balanced diet to keep your energy levels as high as possible. Keep the skin fold area under your breast clean and avoid using any products that might react with your skin at this time or do something to affect the radiation treatment in any way. 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.