aloe ?

robang13
robang13 Member Posts: 333
in Breast Cancer #1
Hi,

I'm new here . I was diagnosed with DCIS about 7 weeks ago. I have already had 2 surgeries and have started my radiation treatments. I've been using that greasy lotion they tell you to but only at night since it is too yucky to actually put clothes on with. I see that many of you use the aloe. Where can I find this and is it a lotion or gel? Thanks so much.

angela

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  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
    #2
    Talk to your Rad Nurse/Dr.
    There are many companies that make an aloe lotion and/or gel. You can also use your plant -I all but killed all my aloe when I was burned.
  • skipper54
    skipper54 Member Posts: 936 Member
    #3
    briefly
    I love aloe and use it on burns all the time, either from the plaant or a gel BUT I found I couldn't use it with rads because it burned. Go figure! RO & staff all said it would be okay but guess there was just extra sensitivity there. Of course I also couldn't use the hydro-cortisone either.
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #4
    I'm one of two people on the planet....
    that are allergic to Aloe Vera.

    BUT, I know many, many people that get relief from this magic gel. In my neck of the woods, the 99cent only store carries it.

    Also, it exists in many, many products...especially 'after sun' care lotion...the advantage there is that you would also get some soothing as well as the aloe...

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #5
    Rague said:

    Talk to your Rad Nurse/Dr.
    There are many companies that make an aloe lotion and/or gel. You can also use your plant -I all but killed all my aloe when I was burned.

    You can buy 100% Aloe Vera
    You can buy 100% Aloe Vera gel in any drug store. But, check with your rads oncologist first.

    Good luck,

    Angie
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #6
    aloe
    MY sis got some for me (cream) in Health food store! also aloe plant...but I kill antying with roots...so dint' help me too much..hehe

    I mostly used samples from cancer center!

    Denise
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #7
    As others have said, be sure
    As others have said, be sure to check with your rads doc/nurse first. The advice I was given was be sure it is pure aloe, no fragrances and no dyes. Any drug store/walmart/target will carry it, usually in the aisle with sunscreen. Or a natural food store.

    Good luck with your rads treatments.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • robang13
    robang13 Member Posts: 333
    #8
    Gabe N Abby Mom said:

    As others have said, be sure
    As others have said, be sure to check with your rads doc/nurse first. The advice I was given was be sure it is pure aloe, no fragrances and no dyes. Any drug store/walmart/target will carry it, usually in the aisle with sunscreen. Or a natural food store.

    Good luck with your rads treatments.

    Hugs,

    Linda

    can't seem to find it
    I was told by them that I could use 100% aloe. I have only been able to find 95-98% aloe and most have citric acid or other ingredients. Did you find it in walmart or target?

    Thanks for the good wishes: ) I need them!

    angela
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #9
    KathiM said:

    I'm one of two people on the planet....
    that are allergic to Aloe Vera.

    BUT, I know many, many people that get relief from this magic gel. In my neck of the woods, the 99cent only store carries it.

    Also, it exists in many, many products...especially 'after sun' care lotion...the advantage there is that you would also get some soothing as well as the aloe...

    Hugs, Kathi

    Most stores carry Aloe, and,
    Most stores carry Aloe, and, you can use the plant, but, check to see if it is ok with your doctor before using.

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