Mexican radiation dermatitis management consensus
| Autor: | Catalina, Tenorio, Dolores, de la Mata, Jesus Armando Felix, Leyva, Adela, Poitevin-Chacon, Michelle Villavicencio, Queijeiro, Georgina Rodríguez, Gutiérrez, Jessica Chavez, Nogueda, Luis Carlos Durazo, Cons, Yicel Bautista, Hernandez, Daniel Rivera, Sánchez, Alejandro Antonio Sanchez, Cruz, Gabriela Núñez, Guardado, Maria Irurita, Tomasena, Sharon, Ortiz, Miguel Angel Souto, Del Bosque, Luis Alberto Carrera, Garzón, Amelia Esperanza Sarricolea, Puch, Rafael Piñeiro, Retif, Pedro Ruben Leon, Arceo, Luis Héctor Bayardo, López, Carlos Marcelo Timossi, Baldi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2022 |
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| Zdroj: | Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy. 27:914-926 |
| ISSN: | 2083-4640 1507-1367 |
| Popis: | Radiotherapy (RT) is an essential element in cancer treatment: 50-70% of cancer patients receive RT at some time of the course of their disease. Of these, almost 95% experience some grade of radiation dermatitis (RD). RD can affect patient's quality of life during and after treatment. Consequently, the management of RD is important. There are few randomized controlled clinical trials on interventions used to prevent and treat RD and no standardized consensus on RD management. A panel of opinion leaders of the Mexican Society of Radiotherapy (SOMERA) took part in a study of oncologic practice in Mexico. The following clinical guide is referenced both by the national practice reality and international evidence.This RD management guide is based on input provided by 25 Mexican radiation oncologists, whose criteria were gathered using the Delphi Method and article review.Twenty-one questions about experience in RD treatment were voted. More than 80% of the panel agreed with: the use of dermocosmetics/medical device in prevention and in treatment of RD grades 1-2. As for grade 3, they recommend individualizing each case and dermatologist evaluation. Topical steroids should be used when there is skin itching or pain. Consider the use of natural soaking elements. Skin care must be continued to avoid or reduce severity of late radiation skin lesions.This consensus was developed as a supportive educational tool that can be adapted to individual clinical needs, useful for professionals involved in the treatment of RT patients. |
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