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A member asked:
Can xenaderm be used to the tumor area while receiving radiation therapy to the neck for thyroid ca. the skin is still intact.?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Won't protect: It can be placed but it won't protect the skin, unfortunately.
Answered 9/22/2012
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Won't protect: It can be placed but it won't protect the skin, unfortunately.
Answered 9/26/2012
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Not reccomended: You dont want to have anything on the skin in the area that is being treated as it can alter the effects and efficacy of the treatment. It can also cause a small bolus effect which can increase reaction in the skin. While these effects would be small it would depend on what sort of treatment you were receiving as to how dramatic of an effect it would have. Discuss with your treating rad onc.
Answered 4/5/2013
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