Radiation therapy plays an important role in treating cancer. However, it can also produce some uncomfortable or even painful side effects on the skin, such as itchiness, redness, blistering and peeling. Without taking steps to minimize these side effects, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) say radiation therapy can greatly impact patients’ quality… Continue reading How to Care for Your Skin during Radiation Therapy
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Does Radiation Therapy Improve Survival for Women with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ?
Approximately 60,000 patients in the United States will receive a diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in 2016. DCIS is not an invasive form of cancer and the 10-year survival rate for women with DCIS is greater than 98 percent. However, incidence of DCIS has increased dramatically over the last three decades, and being… Continue reading Does Radiation Therapy Improve Survival for Women with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ?