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The impact of dilute bleach compresses on the incidence and severity of radiation dermatitis

May 11, 2020 By Katherine Devenport

Fellow

Danny Linggonegoro
Harvard Medical School

Mentor

Jennifer Huang, MD
Harvard Medical School

Overview

Acute radiation skin toxicity is one of the most common side effects encountered in those undergoing radiation therapy, affecting nearly all patients; however, no standard criterion currently exists for the prevention of acute radiation induced skin toxicity.
This study aims to:
1. Determine if dilute bleach compresses can attenuate the incidence and severity of radiation dermatitis.
2. Evaluate and describe patient-reported outcomes.

Status

This project was funded through a 2020 PeDRA Research Fellowship Grant.