Radiation

Hi Boby1511‍ I used CeraVe aqua based cream. Glaxol-based cream is often advised too. I bought a huge tub and it lasted forever - made good face cream too! I used it the morning of my radiation and after. My skin held up fairly well. I had some itchiness which required some hydrocortisone cream. I developed these weird brown mole-like spots as radiation progressed but they eventually sloughed off. 

Hope that helps! When does radiation start?

Essjay

Essjay‍ 
Thank you. I have aquaphor & glycerin cream, going see if it works on the area. Otherwise I'll get something else.
Someone suggested 3M barrier spray but I brought this today and they told me they did not recommend.
I will ask the doctor next week when I see her.
Radiation started today and will last 6 weeks, mon to fri (30 rounds).
Hope you are well.

Hi, I slathered on Glaxal Base Cream (a large tub plus bonus tube available at Costco) at least 3x per day all through radiation (16 rounds), and my skin was completely healed 2 weeks after finishing. The worst that happened was minor painless blisters over my collarbone area that peeled off. On those days, I discovered that wearing a lightweight t-shirt UNDER my bra prevented the straps from rubbing. (My "Madonna" look. 🤣.) No evidence of the treatment is left on my skin. I find that Glaxal has a fresh scent like rain, or a forest.
 Best of luck to you during your treatment.

@Lefty2.  I was ok during radiation. Used Lubriderm 2 to 3 times a day. No issues. About 3 weeks post radiation the skin turned black, started coming off and it was raw and scabbing in spots. My daughter had had a severe grease burn on her wrist that she was prescribed Flamazine. I put this on until I could talk to my oncologist one weekend and the burn had cleared up within a week. Just giving you a tip if this should happen to you. My oncologist sent a prescription for the Flamazine to my pharmacy, so it was approved by him. Check with your oncologist. My radiation was on my neck.  Good luck with your treatments!

Lefty2‍ my radiation oncologist recommended using Glaxal base cream and to start it 3 times a day at least a week before starting radiation. I used it at least times a day during treatment. First, after my shower, right after radiation and in the evening usually just before bed. I would use it more often if my breast was feeling irritated.  I would definitely discuss timing for using the cream around your radiation treatment. They likely won’t want you to put cream on just before or close to the time of your treatment. 

If you live near a Costco they sell Glaxal base and it came with a large tub and a smaller tub. The smaller tub I took with me to use after treatment. It was quite handy.

Wishing you well as you go through your radiation treatments.