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

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5. No direct experience with the drug ...

but I did read that you should avoid the sun and/or wear protective clothing. Coolibar has a line of clothing, it is not inexpensive, but one or two articles can go a long way. Staying hydrated and using a moisturizing cream were also recommended in my reading. My husband used Clobex steroid spray when he had a full body rash, although I seem to remember the dermatologist calling it one of the 'big guns' but just the idea of a spray instead of a heavier steroid cream that others were using was a helpful.

You will be in my thoughts