JOPLIN, MISSOURI, (PRBuzz) June 21, 2012 -- Wilkinson Pharmacy is proud to be a major sponsor at the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks inaugural "Pink in the Park" baseball game and festival where a portion of the proceeds will give help and hope to local families impacted by breast cancer. "This is a huge event for southwest Missouri and attendees are welcome to stop by our tent and pick up a free sample of My Girls Cream, a calendula-based cream that protects the skin from radiation burns and helps patients maintain quality of life during treatment." added Marc Lawhorne, Wilkinson Pharmacy & Home Care Equipment, Inc.

As a result of an evidence-based study on topical agents conducted by the Oncology Nursing Society in 2011, more radiation oncology nurses recommend the use of calendula to protect irradiated skin after repeated radiation treatments. Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Missouri and their local outreach centers are among those high volume treatment centers in the country whose radiation oncology nurses are already aware of calendula's protective benefits against radiation-induced dermatitis or inflammation.

Breast cancer patients may suffer from radiation burns as the skin can become delicate and compromised with repeated treatments that may cause treatment delays. Calendula, extracted from the flower of the marigold plant, is documented in the U.S. Homeopathic Pharmacopeia for its helpful benefits with burns and skin irritations. The flowers, infused into oil and then made into an ointment or salve, are used for healing cuts, grazes, burns and fungal infections. Today it remains one of the most popular herbal remedies for wounds and is often used in scarless healing formulas. For these reasons, breast cancer patients like My Girls Cream, which contains 10% calendula - more than other calendula creams. In fact, it is the first radiation cream to be included in the American Cancer Society's Look Good, Feel Better complimentary CareKits distributed to 60,000 breast cancer patients annually at workshops found here: http://lookgoodfeelbetter.org/ Samples are also available at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.

"A friend that had breast cancer two years ago, gave me a sample to try while I was going through seven weeks of radiation treatment. My radiation ended last March and I use My Girls Cream daily. It has so helped my healing and I have suggested its benefits to others. Also, the wonderful news is... that My Girls Cream lasts. I am still using the original jar I bought months ago." Clare, breast cancer survivor, Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, Nashville, Tennessee.

My Girls Cream has become popular because the creamy texture is non-greasy and enables patients to return to work after treatments without staining their clothing.

"So far, just one patient has used My Girls Cream and she absolutely loved it. This cream worked wonders for her. Her skin literally healed up overnight. The redness, discomfort, and itchiness were relieved immediately. In her words, "the cream is so soothing" and she liked that it's non-greasy too. Presently we are providing Aquaphor for our patients, but I'm working with the staff and our manager to order My Girls Cream as an option for our patients." St. Francis Hospital, San Francisco.

My Girls Cream can be found online at oncology boutiques, Wilkinson Pharmacy, and specialty mastectomy fitters nationwide.

"I am using other recommended creams but they are not working as well as the cream did! I had just a little "burn" under the left side, more in the "bra line" so to speak, just for maybe the last 3 treatments or so. My radiation oncologist seemed very impressed by the condition of my skin. She (and the techs) said it looked like they weren't even doing anything to me. And each dose was 25% higher than a standard 6-week dose." Wendy - S. Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

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About My Girls Cream
My Girls Cream is formulated in Hungary and distributed by Radiant Sun, a company launched in 2008 to help maintain the healthy appearance of the skin during and after treatment for cancer.

For additional information on the release, please contact Radiant Sun at sales@mygirlscream.com or visit www.mygirlscream.com, Tel: 508-380-9300. Twitter.com/#MyGirls1 and Facebook/mygirlscream