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Michigan, MI

I have a friend who is starting her radiation. Her radiation oncologist recommended she get aloe vera with no added ingredients. She is having a hard time finding that. Mine was a local product provided by my oncologist. (We don’t live near each other.) What are your recommendations for aloe vera?

September 1
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How wonderful that you're helping your friend navigate radiation treatment! Finding pure aloe vera can be tricky, but it does exist.

Here are some options worth exploring:

- Lily of the Desert makes a 99% pure aloe vera gel widely available at health food stores and online
- Seven Minerals pure aloe vera gel is another Show Full Answer

How wonderful that you're helping your friend navigate radiation treatment! Finding pure aloe vera can be tricky, but it does exist.

Here are some options worth exploring:

- Lily of the Desert makes a 99% pure aloe vera gel widely available at health food stores and online
- Seven Minerals pure aloe vera gel is another popular option found on Amazon
- George's Aloe Vera is a liquid aloe that is distilled and additive-free
- Fruit of the Earth makes a basic aloe gel, though she should check the label carefully for added ingredients
- Whole Foods or Natural Grocers often carry store-brand pure aloe options

The key is to look for products labeled "99-100% pure aloe vera" with the fewest ingredients possible on the label. It's also worth having her call her radiation oncologist's office directly to ask if they can recommend a specific brand or even provide a sample like yours did. Some cancer centers have preferred products they can point patients to.

Remind her to always get the green light from her care team before applying anything to the treatment area!

September 1
A MyBCTeam Member

Your friend could also buy some aloe vera plants. You split the leaves open and you have pure aloe vera gel/juice.

September 1
A MyBCTeam Member

Grest info. Thank you!

September 1

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