Journal article
Mepitel Film for the Prevention of Acute Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer: A Randomized Multicenter Open-Label Phase III Trial
Abstract
PURPOSE: Radiation dermatitis (RD) is common in patients undergoing breast radiotherapy. Mepitel film (MF) can reduce RD, but the results from two randomized controlled trials are conflicting. We aimed to conduct a confirmatory randomized controlled trial in patients at risk of RD.
METHODS: Patients were randomly assigned to receive MF or standard care (2:1 ratio). Patients with large breasts after lumpectomy (bra size ≥ 36 inches or cup size ≥ …
Authors
Behroozian T; Milton L; Karam I; Zhang L; Ding K; Lou J; Gallant F; Rakovitch E; Tran W; Soliman H
Journal
Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol. 41, No. 6, pp. 1250–1264
Publisher
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Publication Date
February 20, 2023
DOI
10.1200/jco.22.01873
ISSN
0732-183X