Radiation & medication

tklein9495

Hi! I have gone thru six months of chemo and am awaiting surgery and radiation. I met with the Radiologist and she recommended three different lotions to prevent burning. They are called Miaderm, Radiaderm R1/R2, and StrataXRT. When I checked the price they were extremely expensive. Has anyone used these products and/or does any have any recommendations as to where to purchase these lotionsat a reasonable price? Thank you!

DATNY

My clinic recommended Aquaphor, which is very inexpensive at Wal-Mart. That's the only thing I used. I would always have a coating of it on my skin, and the burning was minimal. The only disadvantage is that it is very oily. It stains the clothing,so I had to throw away a couple of old T-shirt and old pajamas that I used during that time.

My nurse told me they used to recommend miaderm, but didn't see any difference other then the price and the fact that is less oily (which some women favor).

tklein9495

Thank you so much for the information. I’ll be sure to get some. I can’t afford the other stuff. Again, thank you!!!

sheila888

My RO always gave me samples of Aquafor.

Good luck.

Sheila

Ingerp

My RO only allows Miaderm or calendula cream while in treatment. She told me to hold off on Aquaphor/Desitin/. . . until after I'm done. Miaderm is mostly calendula cream, so this time around I only bought calendula cream, which is cheaper.

tklein9495

Thank you for the info, I really appreciate it. I will def look in to that to see if it’s something I can use. Thanks again

tklein9495

Thank you so much for the info, I will def be looking in to that.

Georgia1

Just agreeing with Ingerp that my RO recommended calendula cream throughout treatment (for prevention) and said to consider Aquaphor if I did develop skin issues at the end. I found Calendula cream at Whole Foods and in my hospital pharmacy. Amazon also sells it.

Best wishes to you.

DATNY

You are welcome, and best of luck! Just to let you know, was treated at the best practice available in my area, which is also a teaching hospital.

Zuliana13

I’ve been using good old fashioned Crisco after developing a really bad burn and rash and giving up on all the “recommended” creams. I’ve been treating it like a burn - went to a dermatologist - and he recommended crisco since it’s non-medicated, non-allergenic, and Oil emulsion patches. It has made all the difference. Of course, each person is different but I’m fed up with radiation docs and nurses saying it will go away and not giving any importance to the day-to-day as you’re living it. They don’t think it through , just mechanically throw names at the patient, as the “only” accepted treatment. I’ve realized that they’re not interested in our comfort but in the ease with which they can do their jobs. So, I stopped worrying about them and started taking care of me. Treatments have continued normally and the world didn’t end! Ha! My skin feels much better and I can finally feel in control. I hope this helps.