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Re: Use of Deodorant during Radiation Therapy

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Posted by Betsy Mullen on 2/16/2001 from 152.163.213.81:
In reply to: Use of Deodorant during Radiation Therapy posted by Judy Mary on 2/11/2001 from 205.188.200.181:
Dear Judy:

I did not have radiation therapy as part of my breast cancer treatment (I had a mastectomy, immediate reconstruction and chemotherapy) so I cannot speak from first-hand experience. I did however, run your case by one of our medical experts who is a Master’s level RN who has a great deal of knowledge and first-hand experience with breast cancer and radiation therapy. Here is her feedback:

…"My recollection was no aluminum-based deodorants. Perhaps something like Tom's of Maine all natural or just baking soda."…

Have you discussed this with your health care team?

We have some excellent resource links on this web site (in WIN's Resources section) as well as tips to help you through radiation treatment in the Help Yourself section of this web site.

It is very difficult to render an opinion without knowing all the facts of any one particular case. But one strong recommendation we would like to make is that you pursue your question(s) with your own physicians.

You should feel fully empowered to obtain a satisfactory answer and feel free to seek a second opinion. We have some great tips on partnering with your health care team and key questions to ask your doctors, communication tips and informed decision-making tips to help you get the information you need. We also send out (all free of charge) scores of information about breast cancer treatment including the WIN Against Breast Cancer Resource Guide.

There is a special form on our web site at the top of this page (a link to our Personal Profile Form) that you can fill out and e-mail to us to help us best meet your needs and you are also welcome to call us at (626) 332-2255. Your information will be kept confidential.

I will close with this thought and a saying of mine: "When in doubt, check it out." Everybody is different and every body is different. You know your body well and are your own best advocate. You should always feel free to pursue your questions and concerns with your health care team.

I wish you healing and good health and look forward to hearing back from you for an update on how you are feeling.

My warmest regards,

Betsy

Elizabeth ("Betsy") Mullen
Founder, President/CEO
WIN Against Breast Cancer
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