Moisturizing for Radiation Therapy

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Moisturizing for Radiation Therapy

HartwellJ

I start radiation today. I know about moisturizing after treatment, but has anyone been told not to moisturize before treatment each day? If so, when? Just as you are changing into the gown or before you leave home?

Thanks, hoping to hear something soon. The office did not answer...

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Dear HartwellJ

It says this in our tips for treatment: Do not apply creams, lotions, etc. 4 hours before treatment. The same list in the imbedded link also offers suggestions on what type of creams, etc to apply after treatment. Here is another link to important information for those starting Radiation Therapy. Hope we got back to you in time. Keep us posted on how your treatment goes and let us know how we can support you throughout.

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Mama2FourKiddos

Hi HartwellJ! I'm having radiation done now and no, you're not supposed to have any lotions/creams on your skin when you are get the treatment done. Your skin should be clean of everything. You can put lotion on after and during the day/night whenever you want. Just clean the skin before treatment.

HartwellJ

Thank you! I did get your answer before I left. 19 more treatments to go!