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- Title
Patient-reported experience with the use of Mepitel Film for prevention of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer.
- Authors
Gojsevic, Milena; Kennedy, Samantha; Rajeswaran, Thenugaa; Herst, Patries; Safavi, Amir H.; Corbin, Kimberly; Hill, Rosemary; Tran, William; Carothers, Katherine; Gallant, François; Trombetta, Mark; Arscott, William T.; Shariati, Saba; Lam, Jacqueline; Akkila, Shereen; Behroozian, Tara; Zhang, Elwyn; Karam, Irene; Chow, Edward
- Abstract
Background and purpose: Mepitel Film (MF) has been demonstrated to reduce the severity of radiation dermatitis (RD) in patients receiving breast cancer radiotherapy (RT). The objective of this study was to characterize patient-reported experience with MF use, including its impact on daily activities and wellbeing. Materials and methods: This single-institution study analyzed anonymized responses to a questionnaire completed by patients who used MF for the prevention of RD during breast cancer RT. Results: Of the 254 patients contacted, 192 patients completed the survey. Most patients disagreed or strongly disagreed that MF limited their ability to perform their daily activities, including household chores (88%, n = 169/191), their ability to work (83%, n = 157/189), or their ability to sleep (85%, n = 163/191). Furthermore, patients agreed or strongly agreed MF was comfortable on their skin (67%, n = 126/189) and protected their skin from rubbing against clothing (86%, n = 161/188). Some patients agreed or strongly agreed that MF affected their ability to shower (31%, n = 50/162), wear bras (28%, n = 51/185), and impacted their level of pruritus (35%, n = 67/189). However, most patients agreed or strongly agreed that their overall experience with MF was positive (92%, n = 173/189) and would recommend MF to a friend undergoing breast cancer RT (88%, n = 166/188). Conclusion: MF use is associated with positive patient-reported experience during breast RT with minimal impact on daily activities.
- Publication
Supportive Care in Cancer, 2024, Vol 32, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0941-4355
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00520-023-08302-4