Burn and itch from Radiation

Suffering terrible pain from burn and itch and broken skin and sores on neck from 26 sessions of radiation. The side effects just get worse. I've used every cream recommended and even ice to try to ease it. Woke up crying in pain last night. Any suggestions? 

  • I'm so sorry about the side effects you're experiencing from your radiotherapy Emeraldstar. It sounds very painful.

    I hope this little bit of information I've found on our website about skin care will help but do be sure to let your doctor or medical team know if it's becoming unmanagebale as they should be able to provide something to help.

    Hopefully some of our members will offer their tips and advice soon but if you'd like to have a quick chat with our cancer nurses about this you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thanks very much for the reply. I am a beautician and know all the products available. I've been told only E45 or Aquasous cream which are no help just a little moisturizer. The pain redness sores and itch was so bad today I was screaming with pain and jumping up and down. I'm not kidding. I've never witnessed such discomfort or pain as bad as this. I had a still birth some years ago without any meds and would rather go through that pain than this. I can not emphasis enough how appalling it is. I'm in week 6 and have another week and have another 9 to go. I was given pain meds Silpodol and a mouth wash. Nothing helps this I also can't eat with the soreness in my mouth and tongue  which are red raw. It's just too severe and too much. Please God help me.