Why Won't Radiation Oncology Prescribe Creams for Burning and Itching?

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Ask your hematologist!

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I think they are just trying to inhibit anything that will irritate the skin breakdown any further. I’m assuming this is bc they have used many over the years and this is what has worked best. I was told Aquafor and was given a prescription strength steroid but never used it

Hey Suzanne I was directed to make a home base paste and it work greatly for me if you wanna try it

I first became aware of Aquaphor when my husband was having radiation for lung cancer. It was recommended by the hospital for radiation burns. It is a great healer and I keep it on hand all of the time.

Eucerin cream that contains urea usually in the jar not the pump ones worked well for me. Lathered it on after treatment.

Use the prescription hydrocortisone cream very lightly. Also each day your skin may be difficult. You want to moisture but not be moist all the time. You can get moist itchy rash . Aquaphor is great, Cetaphil, anything white and pure. Dye free aloe vera gel. Keep your creams in refrigerator. Wear loose tops,go topless when you can. I bought those ribbed tank tops from Walmart,Tru brand womens...2 sizes bigger. I knew when I was having surgery that I would be using creams. Wash them several times. Also use dye free laundry soap. I used manuka honey cream lotion. Found at Walgreens. Not ointment, cream. Also Arnicare has a cream ....Mine skin got the most irritated a couple days after I was done. I used Dermaplast Spray ,blue cap only. It numbs and conditions the skin.

So keep your chest clean with mild soap. No loffas or washcloths. I saw a study and did this.. used hibiclens soap on Saturday shower. I also decolonized my nose with muporin ointment ( prescription only)once a week. You use the ointment on a q tip in your nose to get rid of bad germs. I don't suggest you do this unless you research it and make an informed choice. My skin held up well with alot of care

Radiation desquamation is moist ,itchy . If you have that let your provider know,they may have special dressings,or treatments.

Aquaphor worked for me along with hydrocortisone for itching

If the area gets too moist try using Dumburro

That’s what I was told as well. I did use the aquaphor but added calendula oil butter, all organic. It’s amazing.

My radiation doctor recommended Miaderm, Aquaphor or Coconut oil.

The radiation techs only gave me over the counter products. My radiation oncologist prescribed others, including a steroid cream to apply right after each treatment.

I've heard that Aloe Vera will help. My boss said tht the raw aloe is really good and also I've heard the lotion is good too. I would like to know as well when I have to get radiation.

If you’re looking for something holistic I was told that manuka honey lotion with CBD works wonders for the skin during radiation. I just got some from Medterra it was recommended to me from a friend that used it

My Radiation Oncologist didn’t want to prescribe me any thing for my radiation dermatitis either. I had to big time advocate for myself before she finally prescribed Silvadene and a steroidal cream for the itching.

My doctor recommended Calendula cream. and acquafor.

I was extremely sensitive after first treatment, bubble gum pink & very hot, radiating heat. Aloe with Lidocaine helped soothe, aquaphor spray was soothing too! Trick was to keep it localized especially on nipple area! Do not suffer in silence ask for help! God bless you all❣️

I was surprised that they didn’t give me prescription medication either! I was told to get miaderm, ordered it online it’s very costly as my radiation oncologist had told me use one tube a week I needed 4 tubes. I have to say it went on very well non greasy at all. After my 20 rounds of radiation I had minimal burns.😊

Cera-ve healing ointment!Couldnt find in local stores but did find on Amazon

My doctor gave me some cream

I used Aquafor and also did salt soaks for my burns. I did not do the salt soaks when I first started to burn thinking it would sting. My radiologist told me it would not sting and would relieve the pain which it did.

Radiation skin reactions are a common concern during treatment, and it's understandable to wonder about different options for managing discomfort. Healthcare teams typically start with gentle, proven approaches like Aquaphor and mild topical treatments because they're safe to use during active radiation and won't interfere with the treatment process. Each radiation oncology department may have specific protocols they follow based on research and experience with what works best alongside radiation therapy. Consider discussing your specific symptoms and concerns directly with your radiation team - they may have additional suggestions or be able to explain their approach in more detail.