I will be starting radiation in about 3 or 4 weeks. (after my surgery) Any tips on preventive things I can do now to minimize side effects?

I wonder if I started putting the Aloe on the skin now if it might have a buildup effect (elasticity? Resistance to burn? etc)

Also, I heard Beta Carotine is excellent to avoid sunburns. Surfers drink raw carrott juice everyday sometimes to avoid burning. I wonder if it might have a benefit for this?

Will it harm any other portion of my tx? I've read something about Beta Carotine being bad to have while doing chemo or something..?

Also, I read an article about a patient who did physical therapy exercises for 2 weeks prior to a RND and had no adverse effect on his arm/shoulder or smile muscles since he'd been exercising them so much. Any ideas?

Michael | 53 | SCC | Right Tonsil | Dx'd: 06-10-05 | STAGE IV, T3N2bM0 | 3 Nodes R Side | MRND & Tonsillectomy 06/29/05 Dr Fee/Stanford | 8 wks Rad/Chemo startd August 15th @ MSKCC, NY | Tx Ended: 09-27-05 | Cancer free at 16+ Yrs | After-Effects of Tx: Thyroid function is 0, ok salivary function, tinnitus, some scars, neck/face asymmetry, gastric reflux. 2017 dysphagia, L Carotid stent / 2019, R Carotid occluded not eligible for stent.2022 dental issues, possible ORN, memory/recall challenges.