As we age, crucial DNA mutations accumulate in our cells, and the mechanisms that regulate cell division fail. Out of control cell division plays havoc with our bodies: it’s called cancer. As the general population ages, the incidence of cancer increases. Science had progressed enormously in the understanding and treatment of cancer, and some amazingly sophisticated therapies do exist forme some specific types of cancer. For many other types of cancer, a big part of the treatment involves removing and killing cancerous cells.  Thus, surgery to remove cancerous tumors is often followed by radiation therapy.  In addition to dealing with sutures still healing, the patients (us) have to contend with … Continue reading Skin support during illness: Post Radiation Cream and ELS by Skin Actives