Michael
Bob used Biafine in much the same way way Barbara did...make sure it washed of before radiation....fair skinned irishman that he is he came through without much worse than he can get a bad day at the beach without sunscreen and in the long run I swear I am going to use it as moisturizer since his skin now looks better than mine.., using gentle soap like Dove is also key Ivory is 99%pure but harsh as heck..shaving too is an issue electric razor is the way the go with shaving cream for sensitive skin..I would talk to the nutritionist at your treatment center ours were pretty knowledgable about what to take and not to take as supplemental therapy regarding vitamins etc. As a fitness person exercise of muscles moderately prior to surgery surely won't hurt but you should discuss your concerns upfront and bluntly with your surgeon..Bob was assured he would have no muscle involvement unless something was more advanced than anticipated and his surgeon was brilliant had no adverse effects from his neck disection except for the occassional tingle but his case seems rare from reading the boards..Good luck and keep us posted on your progress
Denise