Progress

Here’s an update photo!

I have a doctor appt on Monday for my third round of injections for this cycle. The tape has seemed to be helping.

Cordran Tape Tips

Hello!

My doctor prescribed cordran tape to maintain my scars from  getting too out of hand, and it really helps to keep my scars from getting bulky! I’ve noticed that when I use the tape, it slows the growth process of my scars and usually also helps with the itching.

However, the tape needs to be cut exactly like the shape of my scars—so everyday I would have to customize my tape by cutting it exactly to size! However, since my doctor recently asked me to use the tape everyday, replacing it every 12 hours—I found some short cups to make this process less annoying,

I can’t belive I didn’t think of this sooner! What I’m doing nowadays is pre-cutting my tape. I use a stencil so the tape is the same shape as my scars. Because they are pre-cut, I’m more likely to keep up with using the tape everyday instead of having to cut it to shape everyday. I pre-cut about 2 weeks worth of the Cortran tape.

Anyway. Cutting the tape was really the most annoying part—it would leave little bits of paper everywhere and stick to my scissors and pre-cutting it makes everyday a little easier. Hope this helps anyone who’s also having to use cordran tape

Hello! Here’s just a quick update, not much has changed! In this pic, I have cordran tape on my scars. My doctor asked me to take a break from the steroid shots, and I was due for an injection this month—but just started a new job so I wasn’t able to get an appointment. I’ll be booking an appointment for the next week!

Also, I’ve been reading your comments. Thank you for the words of encouragement, sharing your treatment stories, and letting me know that I am being heard on this platform. I share such similarities to what you have shared. I’m rethinking radiation, and maybe thinking about contacting a specialist for cryotherapy. I’ll keep you posted when I’ve decided which route I’ll be going. 

I too, get discouraged when I’m picking out my clothes or am shopping for tops because it’s such a huge part of my identity. I’m always trying to find the perfect top that hides me scar. I know that the scar is part of me, but it’s such easier to hide it then having to explain what it is and how I got it. 

I’m working up the courage to not care as much, but it’s not easy.