I start chemo on Tuesday. The doctors want me to do both chemo & radiation.

[Solly Mack]

So...

I go Tuesday for scans/imaging with dye and my mask for radiation and after that visit I go over to the chemo side of the room and have my first dose (herbatux/tox). Going to be a long day.


The doctors said I would break out in a bad rash - acne like in nature - from the chemo drug. Any suggestions from anyone with experience with the drug, please let me know.

The doctor said if it was real bad I could use an antibiotic and steroids to help with the rash.


The radiation begins a week after the first dose of chemo and I'll get 30 treatments. (6 weeks)

The chemo will be 1-2 times a week during this time and in August the every 4 months blood tests begin

I'll be looking for alcohol-free Aloe...or maybe just get a plant... for the burns. The nurse suggested the Aloe Vera plant. I am limited in what I can use.

I was told I could use Dove or Ivory Snow soap sparingly.

Or does anyone have a better idea?

I could use all the advice I can get.


I found all this out yesterday.


Thanks!!