Prevention of skin reactions due to teletherapy in women with breast cancer: a comprehensive review

• Published in: Revista latino-americana de enfermagem Vol. 20; no. 3; pp. 604 - 611
• Main Authors: de Andrade, Marceila, Clapis, Maria José, do Nascimento, Talita Garcia, Gozzo, Thaís de Oliveira, de Almeida, Ana Maria
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Portuguese
• Published: Brazil Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto / Universidade de São Paulo 01-05-2012
• Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Female; Humans; NURSING; Radiodermatitis - prevention & control; Radiodermatitis; Neoplasias de la Mama; Neoplasias da Mama; Radiotherapy; Breast Neoplasms; Radioterapia; Radiodermatite
• ISSN: 0104-1169; 1518-8345; 1518-8345; 0104-1169
• DOI: 10.1590/S0104-11692012000300024

One of the possible courses of cancer treatment is teletherapy, and one of the most important adverse side effects are skin reactions, an ailment more commonly called radiodermatitis. The main purpose of this study is to analyze knowledge of the evidence about topical products used in the prevention of radiodermatitis, to support care delivery to women with breast cancer during teletherapy. The research method used here is the comprehensive literature review. Four databases were used to select the bibliography. The sample consists of 15 articles. The data shows that, among the topical products analyzed here, Calendula, corticosteroids and Xclair have shown significant protective effects, underlining their actions. The lack of articles published in Brazil highlights the need for further research in this area, seeking better care quality through the use of products with scientifically proven efficiency.