@babs28 I felt the same way because Aquaphor is thick. But I would rub it in and it did absorb well and wasn’t sticky. I tried a couple other things because of the texture but ended up back on the Aquaphor and it worked best. Use small amount and rub it in well.

@babs28
I had 20 sessions and it was not bad at all. Mine was on the left breast and about one inch beneath the nipple. Aquafor seems so sticky for me, so I used fresh aloe vera from my garden. I cleaned it well and rubbed it with rubbing alcohol to get rid of any bacteria on the leaf, then refrigerated it. I cut a piece of it and brought it with me to rub on my breast right after each session and reapplied several times throughout the day. Clean it off before each treatment so it wouldn’t interfer with radiation. I had no blisters/burn except after the treatment was done. I should have probably continue to at least two weeks after. My skin was tan at the end but the radiologist said I tolerated well. If they give you cream, use it and continue using it to a few weeks later. The apoptosis continues even after the radiation stops. That is something I didn’t know.
I found this link regarding holding breath during radiation. There are comments from a radiologist which is very helpful.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/radiation-complications/
I was expecting some tiredness on week 3 and 4 and it never came. I was able to continue my exercise during treatment. Good luck with your treatment.