I was told by my RO to pretty much stay out of the sun altogether for a year or two after treatment. I bought one of the hats that Solumbra sells with a huge brim that protected my neck and entire face and when I went into the sun to garden or whatever, used a really high spf sunscreen.

This was AFTER treatment--I would be careful about using sunscreen during treatment--probably not a good idea. Better to just stay out of the sun.

Nelie


SCC(T2N0M0) part.glossectomy & neck dissect 2/9/05 & 2/25/05.33 IMRT(66 Gy),2 Cisplatin ended 06/03/05.Stage I breast cancer treated 2/05-11/05.Surgery to remove esophageal stricture 07/06, still having dilatations to keep esophagus open.Dysphagia. "When you're going through hell, keep going"