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Breast Cancer • Radiation Oncology
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?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
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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