My dad did his 16th radiation treatment today (yeah). His face (the whole face) is becoming extremely dark (we are African American). I noticed yesterday that his had two burn marks (thankfully, they are not hurting him yet). He is currently using Eucerin. Others I have spoken to are using Aquapor (by Eucerin). Is anyone using anything different and which one of these works best. He is also starting loosing hair (which freaked him out today when he came from the barber) at the back of the neck area. I wonder if he should be lotioning that part too? Also, can anyone tell me how they dealt with that mask especially the mouth piece because it drives my dad crazy.


Anxious caregiver.
Squamous cell ca cheek/jawbone/mandible/Stage IV positive lymph nodes.Surgery, Jan 08. Removal of cheek,removal of lymph nodes.Currently undergoing week4 of radiation treatment--to receive 33 treatment in all.Takes Fenyl patch and hydromorphine.