New Lotion Being Tested For Radiation Dermatitis

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Mikey17
Mikey17 Member Posts: 2

Hello everyone.

For those who are undergoing radiation therapy as part of breast cancer treatment, there is now a new study underway to test a prescription for the treatment of Radiation Dermatitis, otherwise known as "Radiation Burns." To my knowledge, right now there is no prescribed medication for RadDerm -- doctors usually suggest aloe as an over-the-counter remedy. Some patients say that aloe works great, while others say that it offers really brief relief from the symptoms.

This new lotion is part of an experimental therapy that is based on a novel anti-inflammatory. You can read about it and ask for more information here

There is also an article about the therapy on Breast Cancer News.

From what I've heard, the only people who are eligible to participate in the study are breast cancer patients. But I guess eventually other cancer types that are treated using radiation will be tried as well.

Does anyone else know of prescription, FDA-approved RadDerm treatments? I don't think that there are any as far as I know.

Thanks!

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  • fizzdon52
    fizzdon52 Member Posts: 568
    edited August 2014

    In New Zealand we are using something called Mepitel film. I used it recently and suffered no ill effects from my Radiotherapy. It truly is amazing stuff and will only be a matter of time before it is used worldwide. You should Google it, it's very interesting.

  • Mikey17
    Mikey17 Member Posts: 2
    edited August 2014

    Wow, many thanks! I had never heard of Mepitel film. Will check it out for sure.

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