Oncology Related

Radiation Dermatitis

Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses X-rays to destroy cancer cells and shrink malignant tumors. Radiation therapy is effective on many different types of cancer.

A common side effect is a skin condition called radiation dermatitis, also known as X-ray dermatitis or radiation burns. Concentrated exposure to radiation causes painful, red marks on the skin. Nearly two-thirds of people with cancer are treated with radiation therapy. Of those people, roughly 85 percent experience moderate-to-severe skin reactions that typically occur within the first two weeks of the treatment. Unfortunately, these reactions can last for several years after the radiation therapy is complete.

During radiation treatment, concentrated X-ray beams pass through the skin and produce irradiated free radicals. This causes:

• tissue damage
• DNA damage
• inflamed skin (affects both the epidermis and dermis, or outer and inner layers of skin)

As radiation treatment continues, the skin doesn’t have enough time between doses to heal. Eventually, the affected area of skin breaks down. This causes pain, discomfort, and rashes.

Support for Radiation Dermatitis

It is important to work with your health care professional when dealing with radiation dermatitis. With the right approach, this side effect can be reduced or eliminated. The best method is often to combine topical and oral treatment options.

The topical application of our advanced product Recovery, abundant in S²RM® molecules, will help with the symptoms of radiation dermatitis. Follow Recovery with our Intensive Moisturizer and apply as often as needed to calm the skin.

Along with the appropriate topical products, patients receiving radiation therapy should be advised to avoid sun exposure by covering the treated area with protective clothing or chemical free sunscreen. Avoid topical skin irritants, such as perfumes, deodorants, and alcohol-based lotions, and don’t scratch of the affected area.

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“I had to undergo 6 weeks of radiation treatment for breast cancer, 5 days a week. I feel very blessed to have been able to use the NeoGenesis Stem Cell Skin Care Products, in order for my skin to heal. I used the Moisturizer Mist, Recovery spray, and the Intensive Moisturizer. These products are completely amazing! They kept my skin well moisturized during the intense healing process. I feel the products most definitely sped up my healing process as well.

After completing the 6 weeks of treatment, I was told to expect my skin to get worse over the following 2 weeks at least, even though the treatments had ended. This did not happen to me. My skin continued to get better and better. I feel without a doubt that it was due to my using the NeoGenesis Stem Cell Products.

The staff at NeoGenesis, are so knowledgeable about their products, can answer any questions you may have, but also, they truly care about you, what you are going through, and are sensitive, and want to help you. These wonderful characteristics unfortunately are rare in our day and age.

As I stated earlier, I feel very blessed and grateful to have had this opportunity to use their products, especially under my situation. I highly recommend the NeoGenesis Line of Stem Cell Products to anyone, whether or not you are experiencing a severe skin condition or not. You will most definitely be impressed and happy with the results you will experience. Thank You from the bottom of my heart to the fabulous team at NeoGenesis.” ~ MB

Products: NeoGenesis Recovery, Moisturizing Mist, Intensive Moisturizer

“After six weeks of radiation her skin looked like she had two weeks of treatments. The Recovery serum really conditioned her skin, making it stronger and more resilient to withstand radiation.” ~ BW – Skin B Natural

Product: NeoGenesis Recovery

Patient: D.N.

Condition Treated: Burns from Proton Radiation Treatment for:

1) New Breast Cancer-Intraductal Carcinoma in the left breast following Mastectomy (2017);
2) Reoccurrence after 16 years of Breast Cancer-Intraductal Carcinoma in the right breast tissue (2017); and
3) Treatment of Axillary Lymph Nodes on right and left.

A total of 33 treatments of proton radiation were received between Aug 2017 and Sept 2017. As noted above, this was her second bout with breast cancer. The first occurred in 2001 and was also Intraductal Carcinoma in the right breast. She underwent two lumpectomies followed by a mastectomy and four rounds of chemotherapy.