RTOG criteria to evaluate acute skin reaction and its risk factors in patients with breast cancer submitted to radiotherapy

Abstract

Pires AMT, Segreto RA, Segreto HRC. RTOG criteria to evaluate acute skin reaction and its risk factors in patients with breast cancer submitted to radiotherapy. Rev Latino-am Enfermagem 2008 setembro-outubro; 16(5):844-9. Purpose: Evaluate and classify skin reactions through the Radiation Therapy

Topical Use of a Silymarin-Based Preparation to Prevent Radiodermatitis

“…Schlüsselwörter: Mammakarzinom · Strahlendermatitis · Silymarin · Leviaderm® · Panthenol bidity scoring criteria) [7,19,24]. Furthermore, the subjective toxicity was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) for itch, pain, and burning with a score of 0 defined as "no symptoms" and a score of 10 defined as "the worst severity ever experienced" [37].…”

Smoking influences the Occurrence of Radiodermatitis in Head and Neck-irradiated Patients

“…The relation of aging and skin alterations can be explained as the elderly go through a decrease in the production of collagen and fibroblasts, thereby hindering the healing of the skin lesions. 23,24 Different agents have been indicated for the prevention and treatment of skin lesions induced by radiation; 8,14 there is, however, still no robust scientific evidence that points to one specific intervention. 25 Thus, radiodermatitis remains an adverse effect of the oncological treatment of high incidence, 8 which requires further studies for its understanding and the establishment of strategies for tis prevention and treatment.…”

Comparação da qualidade de vida após a cirurgia para câncer de mama associada ou não à radioterapia adjuvante

“…Durante a RT são observadas reações de pele como a radiodermite, além de queixas de dor e alteração da amplitude de movimento do ombro, que podem interferir negativamente na QV (GORDON et al, 2005;PIRES;SEGRETO;SEGRETO, 2008;VELLOSO;DIAS, 2009). Além disso, pode levar a interrupção temporária do tratamento em 10% a 30% dos casos (BESE; HENDRY; JEREMIC; 2007; BUCHHOLZ, 2009).…”

“…As reações da pele da mama durante a RT, conhecidas como radiodermite, embora reversíveis na maioria dos casos, é o efeito colateral mais comum nestas pacientes, pode afetar o programa terapêutico e até causar prejuízos na QV (PIRES; SEGRETO; SEGRETO, 2008). De acordo com Gordon et al (2005), fisicamente, a RT desencadeia lenta reparação cicatricial, acentuada fibrose tecidual e, como consequência, um comprometimento substancial da função do membro superior.…”