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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | There are many prescription creams the doc can give him. Just make sure he doesnt put it on before he goes to radiation. I used Beta-val and aquaphor. The beta val worked very well. My neck was full of open sores and I do not have any scarring at all. Make sure he puts it on thick enough to let it soak in. Do not rub it in or the skin can be further damaged.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
