Hi everyone, I am currently undergoing a 6 week radiation treatment, two weeks in. I am using Moogoo 3 - 4 times a day and my skin is healthy to start with. I am having underarm, left breast and left lower neck. Due to the large area, I have been advised to use Moo Goo 3 - 4 times a day rather than Strata XRT and our centre does not offer Metipel (plus it is so humid up here in Cairns so would not really be viable). My skin is healthy and I am feeling confident, just wondering if anyone else only used MooGoo and if they had minimal side affects? I understand the worst will be the two weeks post radiation and know that two weeks in is very early days. Thanks for your advice and feedback :)

I had the metipel film but they gave me sorbeline to use if it came loose over the weekend and after rads finished. I had very minimal skin changes just a bit red and itchy but no blisters and all cleared up within 3 weeks of completing treatment

I had 20 rounds of radium and used the mepilex. I am in Brisbane and it was very humid. The nurses patched me up and after I used qv intensive. I had a sore spot close to the underarm which was very uncomfortable. The underarm is extremely tender. My skin was good and I am a big moogoo supporter but for 6 weeks of radium I think you would need more than moogoo. I believe the Strata xrt would be good to use during the radium treatment. It's not cheap but I heard it is as good as the mepilex. Best of luck to you for your treatment.

I had 16 rounds of Radiation with booster and I used Strata XRT. I used this before the first appointment and applied it twice a day and stopped using it four weeks after my last appointment and I had no swelling redness blisters. I believe this product is worth its value. The Moo Goo is fantastic and I have used that on my skin during Chemo.

I used QV as recommended by the radiation nurse but my skin cancer doctor said MooGoo was better. I used both in the end 2-3 times a day and still got painful radiation burn that didn't come out until after radiation stopped. My radiation nurse just said more cream 6-8 times a day, but in the end my GP gave me a mild steroid cream. She said it was because I have fair skin. So I hope you don't have fair skin and that the MooGoo works really well. You can always check with the Radiation nurse if you get worried with how its going. xx

I used STRATXRT and I am glad. The real problems with radiation startsthree weeks into it.

Radiation - Is Moo Goo enough?

Katie46
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6 months ago
I used sorbolene the whole way through, slathered it on after each session, in the morning and before going to bed, more if I felt I needed it. I had some minor redness like a mild sunburn, a bit if tightness and an itchy patch on my chest. I was told to use the sorbolene for at least 2 weeks after I finished the treatment, and I'm still using it now. My skin has gone back to normal like nothing happened.
Janeo70
Member
6 months ago
Thanks @katie46 that makes me feel more confident and I am so happy for the outcome you had. :)
Janeo70
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6 months ago
Thanks Tropcikle for your comments, the off the shoulder top is a great idea. I'm so glad you are nearly back to normal, that's a great outcome. Yes I've finished my third week now and still Ok, but can see some pinkness just under my neck and wondering if I should try something different, I might look into La Roche Posay Lipikar Baume AP - thanks so much for the tipo, I really appreciate it. x
Janeo70
Member
6 months ago
Thanks @veenaga for your comments. I will make sure top not rub it in all they way from now on in, that's a great tip and also leave for one hour before trweatment - I had been doing two, but looking back on my notes the nurse did say one hour - so thank you. I am pleased it worked for you, it has given m,e more confidence going fwd. 3 weeks in and 3 to go (plus the recovery which I know ramps it all up) xx
Janeo70
Member
6 months ago
Thanks @Coastiejas - the salt baths are a good idea post radiation, I will keep this in mind as I know the real issues usually start post treatment. I'm so pleased you had minimal side affects x
Coastiejas
Member
6 months ago
Hi @Janeo70
The salt bathing was 1/4 cup of table salt dissolved in 2 litres of water and then tip over the affected area. I did it with a plastic jug in the shower. I found it took a lot of the sting / heat out and felt quite invigorating, like I'd been in the ocean! I was told the worst side effects appear 7-10 days post treatment. For me it was about day 7, then about 14 days post treatment it disappeared!

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