Hi started my radiotherapy on my neck today,and wondering if anyone can recommend suitable skin cream to use on the area targeted?
Any advice welcome
Hi. Your team should give you something. I was given Diprobase but found it too greasy so bought Cetraben. I used aloe vera gel straight after each session. I didn’t burn at all, just got a little red and flakey in the last few days. Whatever you use you mustn’t apply straight before RT
Many folk get Flamigel which is specially formulated for skin getting radiation.
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