Cancer Treatment-Related Radiodermatitis

Publication Date: October 31, 2020
Last Updated: December 19, 2022

Recommendations

Among individuals receiving radiation therapy to the truncal/chest region, the ONS Guidelines panel suggests either deodorant/antiperspirant use plus standard washing/skincare regimen or standard washing/skincare regimen alone.

( Conditional , Very low)

Remarks: This decision will be driven by the values and preferences of the patient. Education should include that antiperspirants/deodorant do not seem to cause harm, sweating is decreased, and the risk of grade 2 or 3 radiodermatitis is not increased.

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Overview

Title

Cancer Treatment-Related Radiodermatitis

Authoring Organization

Oncology Nursing Society