ReviewSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2013
Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment of acute and late radiation reactions from the MASCC Skin Toxicity Study Group.
Review in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05874492 (Evaluation of the Medical Benefit of a Spa Therapy on the Evolutionary Genius of Late Sequelae Fibrosis After Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer or UADT), which is not on this map. Cited by 94 papers, 14 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Evaluation of the Medical Benefit of a Spa Therapy on the Evolutionary Genius of Late Sequelae Fibrosis After Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer or UADT (Upper Aerodigestive Tract) Cancer in Remission
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94 citing papers in PubMed, 14 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 249 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effect of moisturizers on acute radiation dermatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Practical recommendations for the management of radiodermatitis: on behalf of the ESTRO RTT committee.Radiation oncology (London, England) · 2025Guideline
- Prevention of radiation dermatitis with skin hygiene and washing: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
- Barrier Films and Dressings for the Prevention of Acute Radiation Dermatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
- Topical non-steroidal agents for the prevention of radiation dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
- The effect of antiperspirant and deodorant use on acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients during radiotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
- Natural and miscellaneous agents for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Pooled it
- Effect of hyaluronic acid on radiotherapy-induced mucocutaneous side effects: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Pooled it
- Effect of hyaluronic acid on radiodermatitis in patients with breast cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Pooled it
- Photobiomodulation therapy in management of cancer therapy-induced side effects: WALT position paper 2022.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Pooled it
- Zinc as a complementary treatment for cancer patients: a systematic review.Clinical and experimental medicine · 2021Pooled it
- Is photobiomodulation therapy effective in reducing pain caused by toxicities related to head and neck cancer treatment? A systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Pooled it
- Topical interventions to prevent acute radiation dermatitis in head and neck cancer patients: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2017Pooled it
- Topical Prevention of Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients: A Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.In vivo (Athens, Greece)Pooled it
- Head and neck cancer patients under radiotherapy undergoing skin application of hydrogel dressing or hyaluronic acid: results from a prospective, randomized study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Trial
- Effects of topical timolol for the prevention of radiation-induced dermatitis in breast cancer: a pilot triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial.BMC cancer · 2022Trial
- What is the appropriate skin cleaning method for nasopharyngeal cancer radiotherapy patients? A randomized controlled trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Trial
- A monocentric, open-label randomized standard-of-care controlled study of XONRID®, a medical device for the prevention and treatment of radiation-induced dermatitis in breast and head and neck cancer patients.Radiation oncology (London, England) · 2020Trial
- Utility of topical agents for radiation dermatitis and pain: a randomized clinical trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Trial
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8 authors at 8 institutions in 6 countries.
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Abstract
Radiation dermatitis (RD) results from radiotherapy and often occurs within the first 4 weeks of treatment, although late effects also occur. While RD may resolve over time, it can have a profound effect on patients' quality of life and lead to dose modifications. A study group of international, interdisciplinary experts convened to develop RD prevention and treatment guidelines based on evidence from randomized, controlled trials. Evidence-based recommendations were developed after an extensive literature review. Randomized, controlled trials with standardized measurement of outcomes were considered the best evidence, and a majority of the recommendations were formulated from this literature. The adoption of washing with water, with or without a mild soap, and allowing the use of antiperspirants is supported by randomized trials. Use of topical prophylactic corticosteroids (mometasone) is recommended to reduce discomfort and itching. There is some evidence that silver sulfadiazine cream can reduce dermatitis score. There is insufficient evidence to support, and therefore the panel recommends against the use of trolamine, topical sulcrate, hyaluronic acid, ascorbic acid, silver leaf dressing, light-emitting diode lasers, Theta cream, dexpanthenol, calendula, proteolytic enzymes, sulcralfate, oral zinc, and pentoxifylline. Moreover, there is no evidence to support the superiority for any specific intervention in a reactive fashion. For patients with established radiation-induced telangiectasia and fibrosis, the panel suggests the use of pulse dye laser for visual appearance, and the use of pentoxifylline and vitamin E for the reduction of fibrosis.
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