It’s flu season again. If you have a compromised immune system because of cancer, being elderly, pregnant or if you are a caregiver for cancer patients, you should do whatever you can to minimize your chances of getting the flu. These high risk patients have an increased chance of developing complications as a result of …
When getting radiation therapy, it is important that you protect and moisturize the skin from damage that can be caused from radiation. Radiation can cause dryness, itching, tanning and even burning of your skin in the treatment area. Using a product to moisturize the skin, starting on day 1 of your treatments, will help to …
Products during Radiation Treatment Dry Red Irritated Itch Burn or Sting Important to start moisturizing from day one. Dr. Shortee’s Burn Butter was formulated by a burn surgeon Main ingredients: Shea butter and coconut oil Also has chamomile, tea tree oil. No petroleum, no silicon. Has natural oils such as lavender, rosemary & …
When getting external beam radiation therapy treatment, you may notice changes to the skin in the treatment area. These changes could represent a radiation dermatitis. Symptoms of Radiation Dermatitis redness dryness itching stinging burning or peeling of the skin If you are having these symptoms, you are going to need a different type of cream …
When I started chemotherapy, I was excited at the thought of losing my hair because it gave me the opportunity to try different styles and colors with my wigs and experiment with hats and scarves. But not everyone feels that way. Losing your hair during chemotherapy is often very traumatic; an unwelcome reminder of an …
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I know you’ve been waiting on it. Well, here it is. My radiation experience. I’ve been a radiation oncologist who treats breast cancer patients for over 15 years. I must admit, it felt very strange being on the other side. Going through all of this got rid of any modesty I had. I can lift …
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