I had 16 rads after having chemo so was pretty exhausted before I even started (still am) so not sure I can help with that. However, I did use Mepitel film (left on during the week and taken off for the weekend) and Moo Goo in between and afterwards. I had some redness about 2 weeks after treatment finished and it was a bit tender but rad onc and surgeon both pleased with the the way the skin held up. BTW, I had the treatment in a public hospital and had to ask for the Mepitel - they had it but don't offer it unless requested.