Cancer Science & Therapy

Prashika Poonam

Publications

• Research Article
  Randomized Intra-patient Controlled Trial of Mepilex Lite Dressings versus Aqueous Cream in Managing Radiation-Induced Skin Reactions Postmastectomy
  Author(s): Dean B Paterson, Prashika Poonam, Noelle C Bennett, Ruth I Peszynski, Meredith J Van Beekhuizen, Marieke L Jasperse and Patries M HerstDean B Paterson, Prashika Poonam, Noelle C Bennett, Ruth I Peszynski, Meredith J Van Beekhuizen, Marieke L Jasperse and Patries M Herst
  
  Objective: Severe acute radiation-induced skin reactions occur in a significant proportion of women who receive radiation therapy for breast cancer. We previously showed that Mepilex Lite dressings decreased the severity of erythema. Here we report their effect on the full range of skin reactions in 74 breast cancer patients post-mastectomy.   Methods: A total of 80 women were recruited from four hospitals in New Zealand with 74 women contributing a full data set for analysis. The first skin area on the chest wall to develop erythema was randomly divided into two similar halves; one half was treated with Mepilex Lite dressings, the other half with aqueous cream. Skin reactions were assessed using the Radiation-Induced Skin Reaction Assessment Scale.   Results: Compared with aqueous cream, Mepilex .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/1948-5956.1000166

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