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Correction to: Prevention of radiation dermatitis with skin hygiene and washing: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Patient-reported experience with the use of Mepitel Film for prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer
Mepitel Film (MF) has been demonstrated to reduce the severity of radiation dermatitis (RD) in patients receiving breast cancer radiotherapy (RT). The objective of this study was to characterize patient-report...
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Perceptions of healthcare professionals on the use of Mepitel Film for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer
Randomized clinical trials support Mepitel Film (MF) as a prophylactic treatment for radiation dermatitis (RD) in patients undergoing breast radiotherapy. Although several studies have canvassed the opinion of...
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StrataXRT for the prevention and treatment of radiation dermatitis: a critical review
The primary objective is to systematically review primary studies, such as randomized control trials (RCTs), feasibility, exploratory, and case studies; and the secondary objective is to evaluate all secondary...
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Mepitel Film for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in head and neck cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of Mepitel Film in preventing acute radiation dermatitis (RD) in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) across randomized controlled trials (RC...
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Mepitel film for the prevention and treatment of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Mepitel film in preventing or treating acute radiation dermatitis (RD) in patients with breast cancer in randomized controlled trials ...
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StrataXRT for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
To evaluate the overall efficacy of StrataXRT, a topical gel dressing, in preventing acute radiation dermatitis (RD) in breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT).
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Topical corticosteroids for the prevention of severe radiation dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Radiation dermatitis (RD) is a frequently occurring adverse reaction during radiotherapy in cancer patients. While the use of topical corticosteroids (TCs) is common for the treatment of RD, its role in preven...
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Correction to: Barrier films and dressings for the prevention of acute Radiation dermatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Prevention of radiation dermatitis with skin hygiene and washing: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effects of washing in patients receiving radiotherapy (RT) on radiation dermatitis (RD) severity.
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A comparison of acute patient-reported outcomes in breast cancer patients with and without regional nodal irradiation using the ESAS and PRFS tool
Regional nodal irradiation (RNI) is commonly administered in patients with breast cancer with node-positive disease to prevent cancer recurrence. The purpose of this study is to identify whether RNI is associa...
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Systematic review and meta-analysis on interventions for radiation dermatitis prevention and management: an overview of the methods
Over several decades, research on the prevention and management of acute radiation dermatitis (RD) has continued to emerge, yet there remains no “gold standard” treatment for RD care. Recent guidelines on RD p...
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Comparison of neoadjuvant versus adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer patients prior to receiving radiation therapy using Edmonton Symptom assessment system (ESAS) scores
Patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) for breast cancer may receive adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy prior to the initiation of RT treatment. In the present study, baseline Edmonton Symptom Assessment Syst...
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Literature review on the use of methoxyflurane in the management of pain in cancer-related procedures
Self-administered methoxyflurane, also known as Penthrox, at a sub-anesthetic dose is a short-term, fast-acting, and safe analgesic that may provide suitable pain relief for cancer patients. This review aims t...
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Photobiomodulation therapy for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Approximately 95% of patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) experience radiation dermatitis (RD). Evidence has suggested that photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) can stimulate skin renewal and minimize RD. The ai...
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Topical non-steroidal agents for the prevention of radiation dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Radiation dermatitis (RD) is a common side effect of radiation therapy, affecting a majority of breast and head and neck cancer patients with a negative impact on quality of life. Currently, no consensus exist...
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Barrier Films and Dressings for the Prevention of Acute Radiation Dermatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of barrier films and dressings in preventing acute radiation dermatitis (RD).
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The effect of antiperspirant and deodorant use on acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients during radiotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
While some authors have investigated the impact of antiperspirant /deodorant on the development of acute radiation dermatitis (RD) among patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) for breast cancer, recommendations...
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Natural and miscellaneous agents for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the available literature describing the efficacy of natural and miscellaneous agents in preventing acute radiation dermatitis (RD) in cancer patients.
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Current quality of life assessment tools may not fully address dermatological adverse events from anti-cancer therapies
Supportive oncodermatology is a burgeoning new field within dermatology tasked with caring for the unique dermatologic needs of patients with cancer. Patients with dermatologic adverse events (dAEs) from local...
