A locally applied, silicone-based polyurethane film dressing (Mepitel Film) can reduce #radiation induced skin toxicities in #breast_cancer patients. According a phase III randomized study recently presented in the ASCO Plenary session by Chow et al, the film significantly reduced grade 2 or 3 radiation dermatitis compared to standard skin care (15.5% vs 45.6%, P < .0001).
In addition, 2.8% of patients in the experimental arm had grade 3 radiation dermatitis vs 13.6% of patients who received standard care (P < .0002).
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