Hi Barb,

I wish I knew what to tell you about the open sores.
I know Clint was given RadiaGuard lotion to use for the dryness and peeling.
He was given this Silver Sulfadiazine cream as a back up for any areas that were "open" and more severe. Not sure if that is something that Marvin needs or not, but you might want to ask. Clint hasn't had to use it yet.
I don't think they will stop his therapy because of this, though. I'm sure this happens often.
I would suggest making sure the oncologist sees his skin, not only the radiation therapist.
Vicki


Care giver for Stage IV Base of Tongue TXN3M0
Neck Dissection 1-9-07
IMRT & 8 weekly Cisplatin
2/20/07 - 4/17/07