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Melissa realized that the skin cream used for radiation patients was cost-prohibitive and difficult to access. After hearing about an alternative skin cream from a patient, Melissa presented information about the product to her department’s medical director, resulting in its quick approval. Melissa’s compassionate initiative gives our patients greater access to preventing skin-related side effects.