Ionizing radiation is an important treatment modality for a variety of malignant conditions.
However, development of radiation-induced skin changes is a significant adverse effect of …

Radiotherapy (RT) is a major treatment for malignant tumors. The latest data show that>
70% of patients with malignant tumors need RT at different periods. Skin changes can be …

Background Radiation-induced skin reaction (RISR) is a common side effect that affects the
majority of cancer patients receiving radiation treatment. RISR is often characterised by …

Objectives To present a clinical update on the available evidence for the prevention and
management of radiation skin reactions (radiodermatitis). Data Sources Research studies …

Background Acute radiation dermatitis (ARD) is the most common acute response after
adjuvant radiotherapy in breast cancer patients and negatively affects patients' quality of life …

Head and neck cancer represents one of the main oncological problems. Its treatment,
radiotherapy and chemotherapy leads to mucositis, and other side effects. The authors …

Chronic radiation dermatitis is a late side effect of skin irradiation, which may deteriorate
patients' quality of life. There is a lack of precise data about its incidence; however, several …

OBJECTIVES: To review published studies evaluating interventions for the prevention and
management of radiation skin reactions/dermatitis. DATA SOURCES: Research studies …

Purpose Safetac-based soft silicone dressings used in a management setting decrease the
severity of radiation-induced acute skin reactions but do not affect moist desquamation rates …

Purpose: To compare the efficacy of an Aloe vera mouthwash with a benzydamine
mouthwash in the alleviation of radiation-induced mucositis in head and neck cancer …