What is the best treatment for radiation recall skin reaction of the breast?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
History and distribution suggest radiation recall effect. If no agent which precipitated recall, can be ascertained then have done symptomatic management with a topical agent and follow up to see course (it subsides or gets better with time).
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Radiation Oncology · University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Though this can be quite disconcerting and can include pain and temporary fibrosis, most will resolve. NSAIDs and steroids have been recommended. Sodium hyaluronate has been published as a means to impact on fibroblast and collagen in radiation wound healing. The question often arises whether to hol...