Effects of Boron-Based Gel on Radiation-Induced Dermatitis in Breast Cancer: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Effects of Boron-Based Gel on Radiation-Induced Dermatitis in Breast Cancer: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Aim: This study is aimed to evaluate the effects of boron on radiation-induced skin reactions (RISR) in breast cancer patients. Material and methods: After 47 patients with invasive ductal carcinoma underwent radiotherapy, 23 (49%) received a boron-based gel, and 24 (51%) received placebo. Assessmen...

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Main Authors: Erhan Aysan, Ufuk Oguz Idiz, Leyla Elmas, Esra Kaytan Saglam, Zuleyha Akgun, Serap Baskaya Yucel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
Subjects:
boron
breast
cancer
radiation
dermatitis
gel
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2016.1232449

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