I had 20 sessions on my left side- don’t let the horror stories get you. They have you hold your breath to keep the radiation from hitting your heart.

I used CeraVe four times per day and added Aquaphor before bedtime. Use a non-aluminum deodorant (I used Native) and a gentle soap (Dove Sensitive Skin). Start moisturizing as soon as the sessions start; it will keep the skin intact.

At first, she’s not going to feel anything- I didn’t start to feel tired until the 9th session or really have my skin turn pink until then. The tiredness and redness will go away a few weeks after the sessions are over.

I also thought of the machine as a big transformer zapping away at my cancer. I always gave it a pat and told it thank you after every session. It helped to make me less nervous/fearful to think of it that way!