| Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | OP Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 |
I posted info about Eucerin Everyday Body Lotion because it includes the SPF 15. I thought it was a great idea to combine sunscreen with body lotion. For me, its enough since I limit my time outside to usually no more than about 20 minutes at a time. Its protection that covers me for the 45 minute drive to my doctor appointments.
I do want to try one of Kevin's hats that he suggested. I was also impressed by the solumbra company's clothing lines.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 595 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 595 | When I finished Radiation on 11 Nov 07 the ist topic from my RO was sun screen. I work outside all year and she gave me a sample of SPF 40 and recommended it for summer and winter. At all my check-ups she always asks my wife if I am using it. I keep a bottle in my lunh box and use it twice a day. I never used it before treatment but use it everyday now. I agree with Nellie on this one! Bob
Bob age 57, non smoker,non drinker, ended treatment on 11 Nov 2007 and started back to work on 29 Nov 2007. Veterans Day 2012 the Battle was lowered, folded, Taps was played and the Flag buried as I am know a 5 year survivor. Semper-FI !!!
| | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Here's my 3 cents. (had to one up Mike).
Radiation or not, everyone should use sun screen. Even though I use sunscreen religiously, just this week I had a full body check by my dermatologist to see if there were any suspicious spots. I do this once a year.
I've had a Tilley hat for 11 years (again one up on Mike)and never travel without it. Not surprised that you would have one Mike, since they're made in Canada.
Nice hat Kevin..I have a beige one.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
| | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | 3 cents...man I hate it when them TV celebrity types flash their money around! Sorry Jerry, I just couldn't resist.
Dentist since 1995, 12 year Cancer Survivor, Father, Husband, Thankful to so many who supported me on my journey so far, and more than happy to comfort a friend. Live, Laugh, Love & Learn.
| | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 61 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 61 | Same here. Docs in Boston told Mary to cover her RND incision with zinc oxide during any sun exposure for one full year, and to use SPF 45 on any radiated areas. Otherwise they warned she could have "radiation recall" and her skin would become very red and swollen in reaction to the sun. That doesn't sound pretty, does it??
Liz
CG to friend Mary. SCC Stage IV-A of rt. tonsil, mets. to lymph node on rt. DX 06/07,tonsillectomy 08/07, Chemo Cisplatin, Taxotere and 5FU X3 cycles; RAD completed 1/20/08 RND scheduled for 3/08. 54yr.old, NS, social drinker.
| | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 666 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: May 2007 Posts: 666 | Canada.... what sun??
I was in Calgary and by the time I waked home the ground beef was frozen. (fact). So, snowshoes yes!
Seriously. UV exposure damages DNA which is a bad thing, that damage is generally repaired. This is on top of the damage you do with the xrays treatment, so the repair becomes more difficult. The external skin is not what you really want to treat with x rays.....
So cover up ESPECIALLY during treatment but also afterwards....
Partial glossectomy (25%) anterior tongue. 4/6/07/. IMRT start @5/24/07 (3x) Erbitux start/end@ 5/24/07. IMRT wider field (30x) start 6/5/07. Weekly cisplatin (2x30mg/m2), then weekly carbo- (5x180mg/m2). End of Tx 19 July 07.
| | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 446 "OCF Canuck" Platinum Member (300+ posts) | "OCF Canuck" Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 446 | Ahh....Tilleys. A Great CANADIAN institution! I've had one for over 20 years, and wear it daily. They are the best hats available, period. Interesting Tilley "trivia" -they have been issued to the Canadian Armed Forces for nearly 20 years -they have been a highly sought after trading item in Afganistan. Many U.S. troops sporting Tilleys acquired them in trade with their Canadian counterparts. -The company even guarantees them for a time against losing them...
SCC left mandible TIVN0M0 40% of jaw removed, rebuilt using fibula, titanium and tissue from forearm.June 06. 30 IMRT Aug.-Oct. 06
| | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 598 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 598 | Just got back from Alaska cruise, and can vouch for Tilley's. I have a terrible time finding hats that will give me the protection I need and fit me (I wear a size 8). We were in Skagway, and one of the stores on the main drag had a big Tilley's display.
Really helpful sales clerk helped me, and I was all set to go in no time. It fits great, has already handled sun, wind and rain, and is a dream to wear. Full marks to Tilleys! Jeff SCC Right BOT Dx 3/28/2007 T2N2a M0G1,Stage IVa Bilateral Neck Dissection 4/11/2007 39 x IMRT, 8 x Cisplatin Ended 7/11/07 Complete response to treatment so far!!
| | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 79 Senior Member (75+ posts) | Senior Member (75+ posts) Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 79 | Tilley hats are guaranteed FOREVER against wearing out, shrinking or mildew. They are amazing.
* Root for Joe * 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.
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