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Comment by Marjorie Opgenorth on June 10, 2010 at 11:44am

My sister has recently been diagnosed with DCIS and is trying to decide about whether she wants to have mammosite brachytherapy or traditional radiation therapy. I am interested in gaining information from women regarding their experience with brachytherapy/mammosite and their thoughts on the pros and cons overall. Thanks so much.

Comment by Victoria Tashman on June 10, 2010 at 1:50pm

Welcome to our social networking site, Marjorie. You're sister is very lucky to have you in her life! There's pros and cons to mammosite and not all people are candidates for it. I did regular radiation, which was 5 days a week for 7 weeks. It was like a job for me, and I got it done. Whichever radiation your sister chooses, I'd like to recommend the cream that I used to help contain the side effects of radiation. I used Creme de la Mer (which is expensive, but worth it). I used it 3 times a day and lathered it on my breast. I didn't get any redness or blisters from the radiation, just a little tan. Good luck!

Comment by Marjorie Opgenorth on June 14, 2010 at 5:29pm

Thanks so much Victoria - I want to get it for her. Did you use the face cream or the body cream? I see they have both available. Thanks again!

Comment by Victoria Tashman on June 14, 2010 at 9:58pm

I used the body cream. I think it's $175 for a jar, which is expensive. I used 1 jar for my breast and used it pretty liberally, 3 times a day. My radiation onc kept asking me what i was using because he was very surprised I didn't have any redness, etc.

Comment by Marjorie Opgenorth on June 14, 2010 at 10:04pm

A small price to pay and she is definitely worth it! She starts treatment tomorrow. Thanks again for your help!

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