I'll keep that in mind. So far aquaphor and the radiagel is working well.

Thanks everyone.

P.S. My father skin became worse not really just because of radiation but because he applied plain aloe (actual plant) to his skin, which felt soothing at first, but burnt him the next day (Sunday).

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.