Radiation starting Monday- question on emu oil

Cweber68, I used emu oil against my RO. I found out after it is because emu oil is considered an anti oxidant. However I had absolutely no problems with my skin through rads except the last couple of boosters I developed a couple tiny (mm) blisters. The techs were so impressed with how my skin was holding out they kept asking what I was using. I finally told them and got scolded! I use to put it on right after tax, then a couple times after- always before bed. For me, it really worked, but be advised that the anti oxidant quality may negate the radiation. In hind site I would research more before using and ask if it would interfere with radiation. I would think radiation goes through just about anything.

The RO I consulted for a second opinion was the one who told me about Emu oil and said they had been impressed by the results for those women who used it. My own RO was completely fine with using it, too.

I hesitated to purchase it because, frankly, I didn't want to use an animal oil. However, they are processed for meat and the oil is refined as a by-product of that use, so it's not as though they are being killed solely on our behalf.

I like the Emu oil. I started using it on my skin about 2-3 weeks prior to RT and will continue for at least a month afterwords. I use pure aloe vena and the Emu oil.

After 12 tx. I have some "pinkening" (as opposed to reddening) along the outside of my breast and nipple region. My back could have used more lotion - I wasn't given accurate information as to where the effect would be and couldn't see it until this Friday. So it's a bit tan - not red, not pink. However, my clavicle is doing fine (knock on wood) and that's one are I was really concerned about. My axilla is fine, too. Like you, cweber, I'm doing 35 tx. so am watching very carefully for problems.

There are several brands of the oil available; I use one from New Zealand that I bought through Amazon - I think it's called New Zealand Naturals. There's also a company in Montana that produces Emu oil that's organic fed., etc. Some coops and health food stores carry it as well.

Calendula's nice and great for many people; I got a rash from it, which I later learned could be due to ragweed allergies.

With any product, be sure to A) Shake Well before using and Do a Patch Test First!!!

cweber - good luck as you start today. If you'd like to join the Summer Radiation group we'd welcome you and be happy to support you through the process.