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Newby - is anyone else having a difficult time with the smell from having radiotherapy?

Mickyboy75
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Hope I have found right place any body having horrible time with the smell from radiotherapy, my feet stink n my life did I have smelling feel, and the odours coming from my breast area and underarm, where they zap me is blissttering so bad, using aloe Vera, they tried to dress the area but no luck, been given tamoxifen and aspirin plus stomach pill, but can’t start tamoxifen till I’ve seen consultant as might change as I hade strokes in past, my blood is going to be like water, bit worried about going to dentist, how to women get on with bras.must kill you

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    Hi Mickyboy75, 

    Sounds like this smell is rather unpleasant for you and spoiling your quality of life at the moment. Do mention this to your medical team as perhaps they will have something to help you or to alleviate this smell and the effects it is having on your wellbeing. I hope this is something other members of our community have encountered before and that they will pop along to share their story with you and any tips that may have helped others in a similar situation. 

    You are right to talk to your consultant before you start the Tamoxifen just to raise the issue of the strokes you had in the past and whether they can take this into account when giving you the treatment. 

    I hope that you find out more soon and that you will get some helpful insights too from members of our community who have been in a similar position before. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator 

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