My dermatologist told me that everyone should ALWAYS wear sunscreen as a preventive measure. I would guess that skin that has been exposed to radiation would be likely to burn (but I'm not a doctor).

David, what in the world are you thinking?? You should wear sunscreen ... especially in Florida!

jean

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Sister of Joe (43, non-smoker/chewer; occ. drinker). Mouth problem 3/07. Diag with Stage I 6/07. Diag with Stage IV 9/07. In EPOC at Univ of Chicago. Cisplatin/cetuximab 1/wk x 8. Then, IMRT 5x/wk x 7 and weekly chemo. Done 12/21/07. Looks good as of 4/08, 7/08, 8/08, 1/09.