Radiation can be a quick or longer portion of your treatment. When it is targeted, it zeros in on the tumor or former tumor site to make sure all of those cancer cells are destroyed! When it is a full site treatment, as I had, it covers the entire br...
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This is the repair cream my radiation office gave me to prep the skin - I failed to understand this needed to be done for a week or two prior to treatment! ๐ Then, it is applied after each treatment. The idea is that it actually strengthens the skin...
La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizing Cream ...
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This wonderful cream is what my radiation office gave me to use once my skin under and around the breast became red and a little irritated. This was then used after every treatment and began to heal the compromised skin. It is an incredible healing c...
Keeping your lips moisturized is so important during radiation! Not only does the treatment dry out the area being treated, but it dries out your whole body - including your lips! ๐ The tub of Carmex is my favorite, but insert your favorite lip balm...
Carmex products at Target
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Keeping your whole body moisturized during treatment will help combat the drying side effects of radiation. Choose one that you will be willing to douse yourself in, rather than worrying it is too expensive to adequately lather on! I love the Vaselin...
Vaseline Intensive Care Products - Moisturizing Lotions & Body Oils
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Make sure youโre hydrating! ๐ง A fun water bottle you love is a helpful way to make sure youโre getting enough water each day, especially during treatment, which dries you out a bit. My oncologist said my daily water intake during chemo and radiation...