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What Precautions Could Be Followed To Avoid After Effects Of Radiation?
I experienced a very bad radiation recali when put on Gemzar. I think I am beginning the same experience after three sessions of Halaven. Know anything about this and what I could use to lesson the symptoms? I can not go through what I did in March. It was a total reburn of the area.
Thu, 20 Nov 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM.
Radiation recall is unavoidable complication in some patients. But you should follow these to reduce the severity of reaction.
1. Drink plenty of fluids. Keep yourself hydrated.
2. Start antihistamine drugs.
3. Start anti inflammatory drugs.
4. Start oral steroids if you feel above drugs are not working well.
5. Start multivitamin and anti oxidant drugs.
6. Avoid sun exposure after radiotherapy.
Try all these, you will not have radiation recall.
Radiation recall is unavoidable complication in some patients. But you should follow these to reduce the severity of reaction.
1. Drink plenty of fluids. Keep yourself hydrated.
2. Start antihistamine drugs.
3. Start anti inflammatory drugs.
4. Start oral steroids if you feel above drugs are not working well.
5. Start multivitamin and anti oxidant drugs.
6. Avoid sun exposure after radiotherapy.
Try all these, you will not have radiation recall.
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