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@WhiteLight I finished 3 weeks of rads a few weeks ago. I didn't really get any skin changing effects until the last week and then fatigue and rash really kicked in once rads had finished. My skin didn't burn at all but I'm still moisturising twice a day (and did it religiously throughout rads) and having a short nap on the weekends if I need it. I do still have some swelling though. Take care xx

Thank you @cactusk! I have the same areas being radiated! I tried applying this evening and think I may have put too much as it still ‘shines’ even after 10 mins! So I used a tissue to wipe off gently.. hope it’ll still protect my skin 🙈I’ve read some ladies using Aloe Vera as well…. Thank you for sharing your tips 💝

@Katie46 Let me DM you - I have a discount code that I was given from my rad onc. I'll send you the reference number so you can get some $ off!

I stuck with plain Sorbolene cream. I did try Moogoo before thereapy started but had a reaction to it. Never had a problem with sorbolene, slathered myself in it all the time.

@Katie46, great that you’ll have the discount code😉. Come back here if the centre where you are having rads doesn’t know how to use StrataXRT ( like mine!). Another tip: my skin including my breast and nipple was extremely dry due to chemo. when I saw the rads nurse for consultation, they advised me to start moisturising before I start rads. So start moisturising to avoid dry skin especially in and around your breast🤞.

Newly Diagnosed - Radiation Side Effects?

Katie46
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2 years ago
@cactusk thank you!
cactusk
Member
2 years ago
@Katie46
Let me DM you - I have a discount code that I was given from my rad onc. I'll send you the reference number so you can get some $ off!
Katie46
Member
2 years ago
Hi all, where do you get strataXRT from? I have radiation treatment next, starting sometime after mid May so I have plenty of time to order it.
Tri
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2 years ago
Great thread- I had not heard of the product StrataXRT - although it’s too late for me, as I have already had my radiation therapy, this discussion will help someone else.
I was provided with a moisturiser and later a mix with lignocaine added because I developed a bit of an irritated rash that cleared after 2-3 weeks.
GinGin
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2 years ago
@Julez1958😘😘😘
@arpie, thank you 😊. hubby and I celebrated the end of active treatment with a nice lunch earlier.
The nurses kept saying MooGoo is good enough and produces the same outcome as StrataXRT. They also commented that StrataXRT is quite dear. But as I have already purchased StrataXRT before seeing the radiation team, I didn’t want to waste not using it especially it came highly recommended by a volunteer nurse who I met during my chemo treatment.

p.s. My radiation oncologist was supportive of me using StrataXRT though.
arpie
Member
2 years ago
That is awesome @GinGin xx. I hope you can celebrate appropriately tonight - with a nice dinner & maybe some wine! xx. Well done xx

Interesting that the nurses weren't encouraging your use - but impressed with the results! Hopefully they will now start recommending it to other clients xx

take care
Julez1958
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2 years ago
Yay 👏👏👏
GinGin
Member
2 years ago
@cactusk @Julez1958 @WhiteLight
Hi ladies, like to thank everyone sharing with me on how to use StrataXRT.
I just completed 15 sessions (3weeks ) of rads today. There has been no skin changes for me.The nurses who were not encouraging me to use StrataXRT was very impressed with my skin condition. And have told me to continue doing what I have been doing for at least the next two weeks.
WhiteLight
Member
2 years ago
Thank you @arpie

I will wait & get the info from the Rad Onc nurses before buying it. :)
arpie
Member
2 years ago
Great news @WhiteLight

The actual Rad Onc Nurses will probably give you most info on the lotions/creams - tho ask your Rad Onc as well. ;) And definitely mention the Startexrt.

I am pretty sure I didn't start moisturising until I started the rads xx