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Topical Use of Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)-Based Cream to Prevent Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients: a Single-Blind Randomized Preliminary Study

  • Kong, Moonkyoo;Hong, Seong Eon
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제14권8호
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    • pp.4859-4864
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    • 2013
  • Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a recombinant human epidermal growth factor (EGF)-based cream for the prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients receiving radiotherapy (RT). Materials and Methods: Between December 2012 and April 2013, 40 breast cancer patients who received postoperative RT were prospectively enrolled in this study and randomly assigned to receive human recombinant EGF-based cream (intervention group) or general supportive skin care (control group). The grade of radiation dermatitis and pain score were examined at weekly intervals during RT and 6 weeks after RT completion. Results: All patients completed the planned RT and complied well with instructions for applying the study cream and general supportive skin care. In the intervention group, radiation dermatitis of maximum grade 3, 2, and 1 developed in 3 (15%), 11 (55%), and 6 patients (30%), respectively. In comparison, in the control group, radiation dermatitis of maximum grade 3, 2, and 1 developed in 8 (40%), 10 (50%), and 2 patients (10%), respectively. The intervention group showed lower incidence of grade 3 radiation dermatitis than the control group (p=0.068 in univariate analysis and p=0.035 in multivariate analysis). There was no statistically significant difference in the maximal pain score between the two groups (p=0.934). Conclusions: This single-blind randomized preliminary study showed that recombinant human EGF-based cream can have a beneficial role in preventing or minimizing radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients. To confirm the results of our study, additional studies with a large sample size are required.

방사선 치료를 받은 유방암 환자의 방사선 피부염 발생 정도 및 관련 인자들의 분석 (An Analysis of the Incidence and Related Factors for Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients Who Received Radiation Therapy)

  • 이선영;권형철;김정수;이희관
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제28권1호
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    • pp.16-22
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    • 2010
  • 목 적: 방사선치료를 받은 유방암 환자에서 치료로 인한 방사선 피부염의 발생을 감소시킬 수 있는지 알아보기 위해서 전단계로서 피부염 발생정도와 이와 관련된 인자들을 분석해 보았다. 대상 및 방법: 2007년 1월부터 2009년 6월까지 전북대병원 방사선종양학과에서 근치적 목적의 유방 보존 절제술 및 방사선 치료를 받은 침윤성 유방암 환자 338명 중, 보상체를 사용하거나 반대측 유방의 방사선 치료 기왕력이 있는 환자를 제외한 284명에서, 전자선 추가 치료를 시행하기 전 전체 유방에 50 Gy 방사선 조사 후, 방사선 피부염이 발생된 정도와 Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) 2도 이상의 중증 피부염을 보인 환자에서 발생 정도에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 요인들을 분석하였다. 결 과: RTOG 등급 0 또는 1과 2도 이상의 경증 및 중증 방사선 피부염은 각각 207명과 77명에서 관찰되었다. 2도 이상 중등도 이상의 방사선 피부염이 발생한 77명의 환자에서 림프액 저류에 의한 림프낭과 림프부종은 방사선 피부염의 회복을 방해하는데 관련된 요소로 분석되었으며 각각 통계적으로 유의한 수준을 나타냈다(p=0.003, p=0.001). 그리고 피부 면역세포 및 사이토카인 활성화에 의한 반창고 과민반응과 호르몬치료 병용도 피부에 영향을 미치는 관련요소로 분석되었으며 각각 통계학적으로 유의한 수준을 나타냈다(p=0.001, p=0.025). 결 론: 방사선치료를 받은 대부분의 유방암 환자에서 경증 또는 중증 정도의 방사선 피부염이 발생되었으며, 림프낭, 림프부종 및 반창고 과민반응 등은 방사선 피부염의 정도에 통계학적으로 유의한 수준의 영향을 미치는 요소로 분석되었다. 따라서 림프낭이 존재하는 경우 방사선치료 전 제거가 우선되어야 하며, 반창고 과민반응이 있는 환자의 경우 치료 중 주의 깊은 관찰과 특히 중등도 이상의 피부염 환자들에게는 치료부위의 피부에 대한 지속적인 보습 교육이 필요하다고 본다.

The safety and efficacy of EGF-based cream for the prevention of radiotherapy-induced skin injury: results from a multicenter observational study

  • Kang, Hyun-Cheol;Ahn, Seung-Do;Choi, Doo-Ho;Kang, Min Kyu;Chung, Woong-Ki;Wu, Hong-Gyun
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제32권3호
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    • pp.156-162
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topically applied recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) for the prevention of radiation-induced dermatitis in cancer patients. Materials and Methods: From December 2010 to April 2012, a total of 1,172 cancer patients who received radiotherapy (RT) of more than 50 Gy were prospectively enrolled and treated with EGF-based cream. An acute skin reaction classified according to the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group 6-point rating scale was the primary end point and we also assessed the occurrence of edema, dry skin, or pruritus. Results: The percentage of radiation dermatitis with maximum grade 0 and grade 1 was 19% and 58% at the time of 50 Gy, and it became 29% and 47% after completion of planned RT. This increment was observed only in breast cancer patients (from 18%/62% to 32%/49%). Adverse events related to the EGF-based cream developed in 49 patients (4%) with mild erythema the most common. Skin toxicity grade >2 was observed in 5% of the patients. Edema, dry skin, and pruritus grade ${\geq}3$ developed in 9%, 9%, and 1% of the patients, respectively. Conclusion: Prophylactic use of an EGF-based cream is effective in preventing radiation dermatitis with tolerable toxicity. Further studies comparing EGF cream with other topical agents may be necessary.

Radiation recall dermatitis triggered by sorafenib after radiation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma

  • Kim, Gwi Eon;Song, Hee-Sung;Ahn, Ki Jung;Kim, Young Suk
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제35권3호
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    • pp.289-294
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    • 2017
  • Sorafenib is widely used for unresectable and metastatic hepatocellular carcinomas. Radiation recall dermatitis (RRD) is an acute inflammatory reaction confined to previously irradiated skin that occurs after the administration of certain drugs. RRD after sorafenib treatment is rare; five cases have been reported thus far. We describe a 44-year-old man irradiated for chest wall bone metastasis from hepatocellular carcinoma. Eight days after radiotherapy completion, systemic therapy for metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma was initiated with sorafenib treatment. Eleven days after starting sorafenib, the patient complained of erythematous rash with pruritus in the chest wall, in a location consistent with the previous radiation field. Sorafenib was continued at the same dose, despite the RRD. The skin reaction subsided over the next 2 weeks without any medical intervention.

Comparison of elective inguinal node irradiation techniques in anal cancer

  • Cha, Ji-Hye;Seong, Jin-Sil;Keum, Ki-Chang;Lee, Chang-Geol;Koom, Woong-Sub
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제29권4호
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    • pp.236-242
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    • 2011
  • Purpose: To compare photon thunderbird with deep match (technique 1) with 3-field technique with electron inguinal boost (technique 2) in acute skin toxicity, toxicity-related treatment breaks and patterns of failure in elective inguinal radiation therapy (RT) for curative chemoradiation in anal cancer. Materials and Methods: Seventeen patients treated between January 2008 and September 2010 without evidence of inguinal and distant metastasis were retrospectively reviewed. In 9 patients with technique 1, dose to inguinal and whole pelvis area was 41.4 to 45 Gy and total dose was 59.4 Gy. In 8 patients with technique 2, doses to inguinal, whole pelvis, gross tumor were 36 to 41.4 Gy, 36 to 41.4 Gy, and 45 to 54 Gy, respectively. The median follow-up period was 27.6 and 14.8 months in group technique 1 and 2, respectively. Results: The incidences of grade 3 radiation dermatitis were 56% (5 patients) and 50% (4 patients), dose ranges grade 3 dermatitis appeared were 41.4 to 50.4 Gy and 45 to 54 Gy in group technique 1 and 2, respectively (p = 0.819). The areas affected by grade 3 dermatitis in 2 groups were as follow: perianal and perineal areas in 40% and 25%, perianal and inguinal areas in 0% and 50%, and perianal area only in 60% and 25%, respectively (p = 0.196). No inguinal failure has been observed. Conclusion: Photon thunderbird with deep match technique and 3-field technique with electron inguinal boost showed similar incidence of radiation dermatitis. However, photon thunderbird with deep match seems to increase the possibility of severe perineal dermatitis.

Radiation recall dermatitis induced by tamoxifen during adjuvant breast cancer treatment

  • Rhee, Jiyoung;Kim, Gwi Eon;Lee, Chang Hyun;Kwon, Jung-Mi;Han, Sang-Hoon;Kim, Young Suk;Kim, Woo-Kun
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제32권4호
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    • pp.262-265
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    • 2014
  • Tamoxifen and radiotherapy are used in breast cancer treatment worldwide. Radiation recall dermatitis (RRD), induced by tamoxifen, has been rarely reported. Herein, we report a RRD case induced by tamoxifen. A 47-year-old woman had a right quadrantectomy and an axillary lymph node dissection due to breast cancer. The tumor was staged pT2N0; it was hormone receptor positive, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative. The patient received adjuvant chemotherapy followed by tamoxifen and radiotherapy. After 22 months of tamoxifen, the patient developed a localized heating sensation, tenderness, edema, and redness at the irradiated area of the right breast. The symptoms improved within 1 week without treatment. Three weeks later, however, the patient developed similar symptoms in the same area of the breast. She continued tamoxifen before and during dermatitis, and symptoms resolved within 1 week.

Sorafenib-triggered radiation recall dermatitis with a disseminated exanthematous reaction

  • Oh, Dongryul;Park, Hee Chul;Lim, Ho Yeong;Yoo, Byung Chul
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제31권3호
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    • pp.171-174
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    • 2013
  • Sorafenib is a multi-targeted kinase inhibitor, which is the current standard treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Only one case of radiation recall dermatitis (RRD) associated with sorafenib has been reported so far. Our patient with recurrent HCC was treated with palliative radiotherapy (RT) for the chest wall mass. Sorafenib at 400 mg twice daily was begun on the day following RT. On the 14th day post-RT, an erythematous patch was observed on right chest wall which matched area previously irradiated. It was consistent with RRD. Ten days later, a disseminated exanthematous rash and severe pruritus occurred. Sorafenib was stopped and an oral antihistamine was prescribed to relieve symptoms. At the 1-week follow-up after the cessation of sorafenib, all symptoms were resolved. Physicians should be alert to this recall phenomenon as it can occur both in the skin and elsewhere and the occurrence of RRD may be unpredictable.

유방암 방사선치료 중 피부 관리를 위한 알로에 베라 미스트 사용에 대한 환자 만족도 조사 (A Survey of Patient Satisfaction with the use of Aloe Vera Mist for Skin Care during Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer)

  • 윤한아;이효영
    • 한국방사선학회논문지
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    • 제17권2호
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    • pp.231-242
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    • 2023
  • 본 연구는 방사선치료를 받은 환자의 방서선 피부염에 대한 관리실태와 만족도를 조사하여 방사선 피부염의 발생을 줄이고 환자의 만족도를 향상시키기 위한 기초자료로 제공하고자 한다. 2022년 10월 28일 부터 2023년 4월 4일까지 부산 소재 G 병원을 내원하여 방사선치료 받은 유방암 환자 137명에게 설문조사를 시행하였다. 피부 반응 측정의 기준으로는 Radiation Therapy Oncolcgy Group(RTOG) cutaneous acute radiothe rapy toxicity score를 이용하였으며, 암병기 수준과 RTOG 연관성을 분석하였다. 통계분석에는 SPSS 프로그램(ver,18.0)을 이용하였다. 방사선 피부염 발생 빈도는 RTOG 0~1이 73% 였고, 2~3이 27%로 비교적 낮았다. RTOG 그룹별 방사선치료 후 만족도는 통계적으로 유의하게 나타났으며, 피부염 정도가 낮을수록 만족하였고, 피부염 정도가 심할수록 불만족 하였다.(p=0.001) 알로에 베라 미스트 사용 빈도에 따른 RTOG그룹과 피부 만족도는 유의수준 5%에서 통계적 차이를 보이지 않았으나(p=0.065), 하루에 1~2회 사용하는 그룹(69.3%)에서는 만족도가 높은 경향을 보였다. 알로에 베라 미스트 사용 시 체감 효과는 RTOG가 높은 그룹일수록 열감 감소 효과(p=0.001), 통증 감소 효과(p=0.033), 가려움 감소 효과(p=0.001), 심리적 안정 효과(p=0.027)가 통계적으로 유의하게 나타났다. 또한 암 병기 수준이 올라갈수록 방사선 피부염 정도도 심해지고 있으며 이는 통계적으로 유의하였다(p=0.001). 결론적으로 방사선 피부염은 방사선치료 시 가장 흔한 부작용으로, 환자 개인의 피부 민감도 및 치료 외부 인자 등에 의해 다양하게 나타난다. 치료 전 충분한 교육과 MD Cream, 알로에 베라 미스트 사용을 권장함으로써 방사선 피부염 발생률을 낮추고 예방 및 관리가 필요하다.

한방 복합 치료 이후 호전된 급성 방사선 피부염 치험 1례 (A Case of Acute Radiation Dermatitis Improved after Korean Medicine Treatment)

  • 백종찬;최윤영;변정아;황미리;안재현;정현아
    • 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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    • 제35권4호
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    • pp.181-189
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    • 2022
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report a case of Korean medicine on acute radiation dermatitis. Methods : This study was conducted with an acute radiation dermatitis patient who hospitalized in ophthalmology, otolaryngology & dermatology clinic of Korean medical hospital. The patient was treated with Korean medicine including acupuncture, wet dressing, herbal ointment and phototherapy. We evaluated the patient's subject symptoms before and after treatment using the VAS scale and CTCAE. Results : The patient's subjective symptoms were improved after treatment. Conclusions : It is considered that Korean medicine could be applied to the treatment of acute radiation dermatitis.

항문암의 방사선치료 시 방사선 조사 기법에 따른 회음부 피부 독성 (Perineal Skin Toxicity according to Irradiation Technique in Radiotherapy of Anal Cancer)

  • 유세환;성진실;금웅섭
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제26권4호
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    • pp.222-228
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    • 2008
  • 목 적: 항문암의 방사선치료는 급성부작용을 많이 동반하므로 다양한 치료 기법이 적용되어왔다. 본원에서 시행된 항문암 방사선치료를 회음부 피부반응의 측면에서 검토하여 최적의 방사선치료 기법을 모색하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 1990년부터 2007년까지 항문암으로 근치적 항암화학방사선치료를 마친 환자 35명을 대상으로 방사선 조사 방법 및 관련된 임상적 자료들을 이용하였다. 방사선치료는 원발병소, 영역림프절 및 서혜부림프절이 치료범위에 포함된 상태로 1.8 Gy 씩 $41.4{\sim}45\;Gy$ 조사 후 원발 병소 또는 전이성 림프절에 추가 조사하는 것을 원칙으로 하였다. 방사선 조사 기법은 조사 부위 및 조사 수에 따라 4가지로 분류하였으며 각 기법에 따른 회음부 급성피부반응 및 치료중지기간 간의 관련 여부를 알아보았다. 결 과: 방사선치료 중 28명(80.0%)의 환자에서 2등급 이상의 방사선 피부염이 발생하였고 10명(28.5%)이 3등급 이상의 방사선 피부염을 보였다. 4가지 방사선 조사 기법 중 원발병소와 영역림프절에 대한 3면 X-선 및 양측 서혜부림프절에 대한 전자선 조사 군과 electron thunderbird군에서 방사선 피부염이 동반된 환자 수가 상대적으로 적었으며 치료중지기간이 각각 $8.2{\pm}10.2$일, $5.7{\pm}5.7$일로써 다른 치료 기법보다 적었다. 방사선치료 종료 후 1개월 시점에서 27명(77.1%)의 환자에서 완전 관해를 보였으며 5년 생존율은 67.7%이었다. 결 론: 항문암의 방사선치료에 있어 방사선 조사 방법 및 범위가 치료순응도에 영향을 미칠 수 있으며, X-선의 회음부 조사 범위를 줄이는 방법이 회음부의 심각한 방사선 피부염을 감소시킴으로써 환자의 치료순응도를 높이는 데 있어 적절할 것으로 생각된다.