For the burns on the neck, I have found that saline soaks are very effective. Soak a clean J cloth in saline (the kind you buy in a bottle at the drugstore), put it on the burns for about 50 minutes, pat dry gently and put the cream on it, then cover with a non-stick bandage. Do this three or four times a day. The more diligent you do the saline soaks, the less chance of their becoming infected. The RO also said it's important to put cream in the folds of the skin if that's where the burns are.

Your feeling down is probably the result of your being on an emotional rollercoaster. OC does that to people. A small setback and tip you over. The best is to focus on the small things rather than the big picture. If you manage to get some food down, think of it as an accomplishment, which it is. Don't set ambitious goals. Deal with the small things and tell yourself you're grateful that you managed that. This does make a difference how you will feel. If the depression hits you hard, make sure you let your doctor know. Therapy at the hospital or some anti-anxiety medication will likely help in the short term.


Gloria
She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails... Elizabeth Edwards

Wife to John,dx 10/2012, BOT, HPV+, T3N2MO, RAD 70 gy,Cisplatinx2 , PEG in Dec 6, 2012, dx dvt in both legs after second chemo session, Apr 03/13 NED, July 2013 met to lungs, Phase 1 immunotherapy trial Jan 18/14 to July/14. Taxol/carboplatin July/14. Esophagus re-opened Oct 14. PEG out April 8, 2015. Phase 2 trial of Selinexor April to July 2015. At peace Jan 15, 2016.