Acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients: challenges and solutions

Nearly all women who receive radiotherapy (RT) for breast cancer experience some degree of radiation dermatitis. However, evidence describing the appropriate management of radiation dermatitis is often lacking or contradictory. Here, we summarize the available literature regarding radiation dermatit...

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Published in:Breast cancer targets and therapy 2017-01, Vol.9, p.313-323
Main Authors: Kole, Adam J, Kole, Lauren, Moran, Meena S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Cancer therapies
Care and treatment
Complications and side effects
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Dermatitis
DNA
Fibroblasts
Hair
Prevention
Radiation dermatitis
Radiation therapy
Radiotherapy
Review
Risk factors
Skin
skin toxicity
Tumor necrosis factor-TNF
Wound healing
X-rays
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Summary:Nearly all women who receive radiotherapy (RT) for breast cancer experience some degree of radiation dermatitis. However, evidence describing the appropriate management of radiation dermatitis is often lacking or contradictory. Here, we summarize the available literature regarding radiation dermatitis causes, the presentation and timing of symptoms, methods for dermatitis assessment and prevention, and review evidence-based management strategies.
ISSN:1179-1314
1179-1314
DOI:10.2147/bctt.s109763