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#89424 02-03-2009 05:26 PM
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I have very dry skin, all over, head to toe itch. It started during Radiation and chemo and I was told to keep lotion on it. Treatments ended Nov. 10th. Nothing seems to help, I have tied all kinds of cream and after about 20 mins. it's back. I have a rash over most of body and now sores. Have any of you use any kind of cream or lotion that will clear it up or less itchy.


cancer surgery on July 7th. 2008, I'm now a survivor. cancer free for now. 39 radiation, and 8 chemo treatments.
rubyann #89427 02-03-2009 07:28 PM
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Have you asked your doctor to prescribe something for it? What type of chemo did you have? or was it Erbitux? There are a lot of products depending on the type of rash and if your radiated skin is involved or not. I would first talk to the radiation oncologist and make sure that you will not be damaging the radiated skin with a new product. Mine insisted that I only use certain products for 6 months. Then see your oncologist to find out if it is related to your treatments. Also have your thyroid checked by your GP as dry skin is a symptom of thyroid issues.

If everything is ok I have very good luck with the Aveeno products. Also Eucerin, Lubiderm and the new Vaseline Intensive Care products have helped.

Good luck I know that it is miserable.

Patty


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SCC Floor of Mouth 7/06
9/06 Surgery, bilateral neck dissection, 58 nodes clear PT2pN0pMx
35 rad 2006
Recurred 6/08, 1 Carboplatin, 1 Cisplatin
Surgery 9/08 - Total glossectomy, free flap from pectoral muscle, left mandible replaced using fibula
35 IMRT & Erbitux 11/08
4/15/09 recurrence
6/1/09 passed away, rest in peace

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