Hi there,

I just finished my radiation today and I have deep burns all over my neck. There are 2 areas in particular that are open. One area is like a deep cut and the other is like a large round open wound. I have biofene and aquaphor but didn't know how best to treat the open wounds? I can also smell an odor coming from the large cut one. Any suggestions? I'm not sure if it's best to cover with gauze or let the air heal it?

Belinda
fistulas (holes)need expert treatment.Go to your doctor,they are not just radiation burns.

Belinda, I agree with cookey, you should see your radiation specialists about this so that healing is optimized.

Congrats on finishing your tx! Yes, go see your doctor about these open wounds - how did they not see? Best to you as you start the recovery process.

Biafine is NOT supposed to used on an OPEN wound. It will work well on the burned areas. As the others said, you need to see your RO.

Take care,
Eileen