Radiation treatments are going along pretty well. But last week I noticed that my back seemed to be breaking out. I had been using this ridiculously expensive cream that had been recommended for use during radiation therapy. The doctor advised that I use it both on the front and on my back in the shoulder area where the radiation beam exits. The "zits" were in the shoulder area. When I found the problem area, I immediately thought that the cream just wasn't agreeing with me, and that it was causing the break out.
But I inquired at the radiation center and was told that, no, what I had developed was dermatitis--essentially burn blisters. I do have an area on my back that resembles a sunburn along with the blisters. They are starting to form on my chest as well. Oh well, only 11 more treatments to go.
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