Weekend Reminders for Breast Brachytherapy Patients
- Take your temperature 2 times a day. Call your doctor if it is 100.0º F or higher.
- The support bra and dressings are only to be removed during your treatments. Keep the area dry. Do not shower, only sponge bathe.
- Avoid lifting more than 10 pounds with the arm on the treatment side. Your arm motion might be slightly limited.
- Wash your hands before you add, move, or take off the gauze. Do not remove the support bra.
- If the skin becomes itchy, it may be helpful to place an ice pack on top of dressing. You may also try Benedryl® 25mg tablet taken by mouth. This drug may make you drowsy. If you take medicines to lower your blood pressure, ask your pharmacist before taking Benedryl®.
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If you have questions or concerns, please call us.
Radiation Oncology Clinic: 608-263-8500
If you live out of the area: 1-800-323-8942. Ask for Radiation Oncology.
If the clinic is closed, the phone will be transferred to the paging operator. Ask for the radiation oncology doctor on call. Give your name and phone number with the area code. The doctor will call you back.
The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
Last Updated: 01/14/2013
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