 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 2,152 | You didn't say what time of day he is showering. There is supposed to be nothing on the neck or face during radiation so be certain to wash them both before going to treatment. You don't want the left over lotion on it from the previous night. I was told to use Dove or Olay soap only.
Take care,
Eileen
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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I
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