Cream for radiation treatment?

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redheadace1
redheadace1 Member Posts: 212
edited June 2014 in Managing Side Effects of Breast Cancer and Its Treatment


Hello, all.


A friend of mine is starting radiation and they told her to get a cream but she couldn't remember the name of it, only that it was very expensive. Does anyone know what that might be? Also, they told her to use Eucerin if she couldn't afford the prescription. Has anyone ever used that?


Thanks so much for your feedback.

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited November 2013


    I used the $6 a bottle of aloe that my medical center recommended, and Bag Balm. The latter was a present from a friend. My skin was just fine.

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  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited November 2013


    I used Emu Oil and had no problems beyond just a tad bit of sunburn-like reaction the last two or three days and healed very quickly. My rad onc specifically recommends Emu Oil to fair skinned women -- which I'm not, but which another patient who was clued me in that she'd been told to use it. Another ideal choice is any product that's rich in calendula. PM me if you'd like some specific brand names or a source for your friend. (((Hugs))) Deanna

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  • Annette47
    Annette47 Member Posts: 957
    edited November 2013


    I used a 98% aloe product and had no problems whatsoever other than a slight, non-painful reddening during the boosts at the end.

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  • Melrosemelrose
    Melrosemelrose Member Posts: 3,018
    edited November 2013

    Miaderm.....???  Here is the link to read about this cream:http://miaderm.com/.  FYI: this is the radiation cream that was recommended to by a radiology nurse. My friends who have gone through radiation also recommended Aquaphor which can be purchased at Target, Walgreens, CVS, etc.  . Fortunately, I did not have to have rads.  I do not have any financial interest or affiliation with the Miaderm company. 

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  • proudtospin
    proudtospin Member Posts: 5,972
    edited November 2013


    I used aloe, pure version but when I turned red/pink, the rad center gave me a handful of dif samples and said pick one and we will give you more


    by then I was a bit itchie so picked one that said it was good for radiation dermatitis and it worked

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  • shantab
    shantab Member Posts: 11
    edited November 2013

    My radiology nurse recommended a cream called Remedy. You would probably have to get it ordered through your pharmacy but its an over the counter topical. It worked wonders for me and was very cheap.

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