Anxiety over radiation burns: What can I expect?

@jennygarre
You’ll find the radiation treatment the easiest one to deal with. Don’t worry about it. Just make sure you apply cream/aloe vera right after each session (in the dressing room after radiation treatment) and reapply few times through out the day. Wash it off before each treament. Continue apply cream/ aloe vera at least a week after all treatments are done, preferably 2 weeks.
My radiologist didn't want to prescribe cream to prevent radiation burns, so I use fresh aloe vera. I found fresh aloe vera very effective for treatment of sun burn. I figure that the radiation burn is the same as sun burn. I don’t find aloe vera in the bottle is as effective. 🤗

You may find it helpful to get some Mepafilm for treatment during radiation. I used it during my radiation treatment. I ordered it online and my oncologist was familiar with it.
It was left in place (breathable material) till 2 weeks after treatment. I didn’t get any burns and minimal discomfort. My skin looked a little red and itchy. I used a silver colloidal cream which helped.

@jennygarre
You’ll find the radiation treatment the easiest one to deal with. Don’t worry about it. Just make sure you apply cream/aloe vera right after each session (in the dressing room after radiation treatment) and reapply few times through out the day. Wash it off before each treament. Continue apply cream/ aloe vera at least a week after all treatments are done, preferably 2 weeks.
My radiologist didn't want to prescribe cream to prevent radiation burns, so I use fresh aloe vera. I found fresh aloe vera very effective for treatment of sun burn. I figure that the radiation burn is the same as sun burn. I don’t find aloe vera in the bottle is as effective. 🤗

@myoga
Thank You for all the very helpful info!!! I saved your instructions. I just discovered this chat room with Mayo Clinic, it has been so helpful with all my questions. I have a hard time getting my questions answered. I have a great Dr. unfortunately bad bedside manner. She talks at you not to you, like she's talking to a child. But hey! I want a great surgeon, not a best friend!!!

@jennygarre
Hello, I’m glad you found the information helpful. If you search for “radiation burn” you’ll find quite a few tips and prescription or OTC creams that help preventing the burn. The women on this forum are very generously in sharing their experiences. The key is preventing it from happening, so use it right from the first day until 2 weeks after.

Remember you are not alone. We’re here to support one another. Do not afraid to ask questions or sharing your worries or concerns. We lean on each other to get through this. I found this website very supportive especially during my early of diagnosis. I pray that you sail through the treatments without any problem. Hugs.

You may find it helpful to get some Mepafilm for treatment during radiation. I used it during my radiation treatment. I ordered it online and my oncologist was familiar with it.
It was left in place (breathable material) till 2 weeks after treatment. I didn’t get any burns and minimal discomfort. My skin looked a little red and itchy. I used a silver colloidal cream which helped.