Sore skin

hi,my husband is on week 5 out of 6 for Chemo/radiotherapy for head&neck cancer.His skin is very sore now & blistering,can he use a strong suncream too as well as the ‘Diprobase’?He is also getting very out of breath & still has 2 chemo & 7 treatments of radiotherapy to go.

  • Hello Kirky, 

    Sorry to hear that your husband is struggling with side efffects from his treatment. Have you spoken to the team caring for him about these problems? 

    We do have a team of nurses here at Cancer Research that you could call to talk to for advice and support. They are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040 (free to call from the UK). 

    Sending our best wishes to you both. 

    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Thanks Jenn for replying,the radiographer gave him a piece of gauze today,he has to Wet one side & stick it on with tape,then I expect remove it whilst having treatment. We will survive,one week to go,just worried about the after effects.I hope he still enjoys curries & red wine again.