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DiscussionBad burn during radiation: Anyone had treatment stopped?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 4, 2024 | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
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I used aloe vera leaf from my backyard and didn't get burned at all. Make sure you clean it well. I washed the leaf with diluted dish washing soapto remove dirt, dried it, then used rubbing alcohol to disinfect. I used clean knife to remove the original cut and the thorns, stored in refrigerator. Make sure you use it right after each session and continue to another week or two after the radiation therapy is done. Don't use it over the blisters. Wish you all the best. Hugs.
Absolutely…. And its Lily of the Desert.
I used a real aloe vera leaf, scored it, cut it in blocks, put it in the fridge so it was ready on hand.
I did NOT use Aquaphor.
I've shared this before but its worth repeating:
From the first day i was radiated, 5 days a week for 30 days, i used the gel from the leaf and the DL gel.
Week 3 or 4 my dr calls me in and says he thinks hes miscalibrated me.
I asked “why? You dont think im burning enough?” He said “Yes, youre not burning at all!”
I said “Dr, its not what you did, its what IM DOING.”
I told him I was using the gel from the aloe leaf and the DS gel. He was stunned. Asked me if I had used the Aquaphor he gave me. I smiled and said “ What for? God provided the aloe vera plant, man provided the Aquaphor. Gods way is obviously better. It caused you to question me” 😉
For me, Aloe vera all the way.
If you choose aloe vera, Let us know how it works for you.