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StrataXRT
Hi All,
I need some advice from our great hive mind
I have a question, on behalf of a close contact who isn't on the forum at this stage.
She's had a lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy, and is having her radiotherapy planning session soon. The hospital where this is happening doesn't use either mepitel or strataXRT gel. I mentioned it to her, she's done some reading but is wondering if she should or shouldn't use another moisturiser as well, during treatment. I wasn't able to answer, as it wasn't an option that I even heard about when I had radiotherapy.
@JoeyLiz, would you know?
Hoping someone can help.
Thanks in advance
I need some advice from our great hive mind
I have a question, on behalf of a close contact who isn't on the forum at this stage.
She's had a lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy, and is having her radiotherapy planning session soon. The hospital where this is happening doesn't use either mepitel or strataXRT gel. I mentioned it to her, she's done some reading but is wondering if she should or shouldn't use another moisturiser as well, during treatment. I wasn't able to answer, as it wasn't an option that I even heard about when I had radiotherapy.
@JoeyLiz, would you know?
Hoping someone can help.
Thanks in advance
17 Replies
- lrb_03 said:Hi, @ChezaH, I beleive you buy it online, $90+ for 20g tube, $160+ for 50g tube. No prescription required. Don't do anything until you have your first appointment with the radiation oncologist. There are a few (rare) hospitals that provide it, or can help you get a better priceHi Yes I did as you suggested and waited until my first appointment so I have organized to use the StrataXRT when on start on Monday, thanks for the information good advice.How are you going ? finally finished ? I know I was glad to get to the end of that dreaded chemo, and celebrated, so I am thinking that the radiation will be a lot easier. Hugs Cheryl x
- Louise64 said:I’m 11 radiotherapy sessions down- 14 to go after conservative lumpectomy- still large scar . I using StrataXRT morning and night but today have blisters on scar line especially deeper part of wound. Any suggestions for today .... will see nurses Monday - Dr Weds. I’m so tired !!!
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Louise54 So sorry to hear I start my treatments 15/9/20 Sending hugs, and I am sure somebody on here will be able to help with suggestions. xx - I’m 11 radiotherapy sessions down- 14 to go after conservative lumpectomy- still large scar . I using StrataXRT morning and night but today have blisters on scar line especially deeper part of wound. Any suggestions for today .... will see nurses Monday - Dr Weds. I’m so tired !!!
#radiotherapy #strataxrt
- lrb_03 said:Hi, @ChezaH, I beleive you buy it online, $90+ for 20g tube, $160+ for 50g tube. No prescription required. Don't do anything until you have your first appointment with the radiation oncologist. There are a few (rare) hospitals that provide it, or can help you get a better price
Thank you for that, I will wait to see my radiation oncologist first before I buy. hugs xx - Hi, @ChezaH, I beleive you buy it online, $90+ for 20g tube, $160+ for 50g tube. No prescription required. Don't do anything until you have your first appointment with the radiation oncologist. There are a few (rare) hospitals that provide it, or can help you get a better price
- JoeyLiz said:Hi, sorry I haven't been on the forum lately. I hope you are well!
Strata & Mepitel and certainly the more superior skin care products, both expensive. If she has to buy strata herself (some hospitals will give out a discount code so might be worth asking) she can use it sparingly (a little goes a long way, I'm talking about a little finger nail worth over the whole breast) and put another product (Moo Goo is great) over the top but ensure the strata has fully dried first (as it forms a protective film- much like the Mepitel). Technically you shouldn't need to use anything else but I find it hard to tell where its been applied so another over the top would pick up any missed spots.
I hope that helps? Best wishes to your friend x
Hi Where do you buy these from ? I have not got to the radiation yet, but doing my research Thanks x - Thank you - it will be good to get it done.
- @ddon, best wishes for your radiotherapy 😊
- Thanks @Mantis. It's great to hear that there are products out there that work so well
I'll have a look on the US website for instructions.
It's always great to hear of personal experiences, good, bad, and neutral. I didn't burn too badly, but this option would have been great - I had great success with Strata. I applied it after a shower in the morning and before bed at night. I didn’t use any other moisturisers. It takes a little while to get the application right but once you get the hang of it it’s easy. I think there was an instruction sheet that came in the box but you can also find instructions on their US website, just google StrataXRT.
