Is it necessary to hold azathioprine in a Crohn's patient receiving breast radiation?
Given that azathioprine increases skin sensitivity preferentially to UVA radiation, is it safe to continue or do you counsel any increased risk of skin reaction or adjust fractionation?
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Radiation Oncology · Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh
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While limited data are available, I have treated patients on azathioprine with breast radiation and have not noticed a substantial difference in skin toxicity.
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