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Breast cancer patients report reduced sensitivity and pain using a barrier film during radiotherapy – A Danish intra-patient randomized multicentre study
- Source :
- Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, Vol 7, Iss , Pp 20-25 (2018)
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2018.
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Abstract
- Background and Purpose: Radiodermatitis is a well-known toxicity of radiotherapy and barrier film has been shown to reduce the severity of radiodermatitis. We have validated prior findings in a Danish cohort, using a similar barrier film and patient reported outcomes. Materials and Methods: 101 Danish breast cancer patients were included at three radiotherapy centres. Based on randomization either the lateral or medial part of their chest was covered by Mepitel film; making the patients their own control. The primary endpoint was patient reported symptoms and experience. A secondary endpoint was radiotherapy staff evaluation of dermatitis. Results: Within the skin area covered by film, the patients reported a statistical significant lower level of pain (p
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 24056324
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 20-25
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.09dc0fc634982bf6662119a74ce6f
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tipsro.2018.05.004