Protective effect of transparent film dressing on proton therapy induced skin reactions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>Proton therapy can result in clinically significant radiation dermatitis. In some clinical scenarios, such as lung or breast cancer, the risk of severe radiation dermatitis may limit beam arrangement and prescription doses. Patients u...

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Main Authors: Whaley Jonathan T, Kirk Maura, Cengel Keith, McDonough James, Bekelman Justin, Christodouleas John P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
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Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/8/1/19