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[the_rck]

The skin at the crease under my breast has definitely split. Washing it hurts. Putting aloe on it hurts. Leaving it alone hurts. I keep washing, very carefully, because things don’t smell right and I’m afraid of infection.

Just six more sessions of radiation.

I’m going to ask if we can put gauze in between the plastic cup and my skin at that exact point. I don’t see any reason we couldn’t. If they can put a sheet over me and irradiate me through that, they can certainly do the job with a bit of gauze there.

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[lunabee34]

I am so sorry. I hope this will heal very quickly.

[chomiji]

Ugh, yes, this is about the point that my skin also started falling apart.

*hugs*

Hang in there. Some sort of purely neutral, occlusive dressing might help. Aloe has active components. I think I used Badger Balm at one point. Even Vaseline might work.

[the_rck]

Whatever I use, I have to get pre-approved. If it was up to me, I'd probably have tried an antibiotic ointment yesterday. I know we've got some Neosporin that has some antibiotic stuff mixed in.

I'm more concerned by the odor, actually. Washing with soap (unscented Dove) hasn't helped that, and I worry that it indicates some sort of infection.

Six more sessions...