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Skin care for face after radiotherapy

Offline Jasperthebear over 8 years ago

Does anyone have advice for what to use on my face and neck after radiotherapy on my face and neck ?

Also any suggestions what to take with me to hang around all day in hospital for radiotherapy- using hospital transport !

thanks

Moderator Renata over 8 years ago

Hello Jasperthebear,
After reading your post I thought of a section of our website which has information on caring for your facial skin that might be of interest, to read more about it please click here.
I hope this helps!
Best wishes,
Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator
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Offline Newlymarried over 8 years ago

Hi Jasperthebear
My husband used Sorbaderm cream in copious amounts during his 30 fractions of radiotherapy - it was recommended by the radiotherapy team and we got it on prescription (so free) from his gp.
good luck and best wishes
Emma
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Offline Jbains over 8 years ago in reply to Newlymarried

Hi my skin reacted badly so i used E45 with a drop of pure lavender oil. Instant relief.
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Offline Hippochick over 8 years ago

I used aveeno cream. Found it to be lighter and easier to absorb than e45.
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Offline Jasperthebear over 8 years ago in reply to Hippochick

Thanks for your help
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