Talcum powder during rads?

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SafiAnnie
SafiAnnie Member Posts: 18
edited June 2014 in Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After

Hi all, I have been told not to use talc powder at all, and it is the thing I really miss, especially with the numbness making the armpit feel so weird. Did I hear someone mention corn starch as being OK? ( corn flour we call it here in Ireland)

I was really well moisturised before I started (8th July) but am afraid to use anything now!



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  • slv58
    slv58 Member Posts: 1,216
    edited July 2013

    I tried to find out if talcum powder contains metals because I know this is why they are concerned with what products you use during rads. Unfortunately it seems to depend on the brand, so I would not use talc. I have read of several women using corn starch, but would run it by your RO first. It has been suggested to use a fluffy makeup brush to apply.

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