The Tolerability of Mepitel Film for the Prevention of Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients in Hot Weather: A Feasibility Study
Primary Objective To examine the tolerability of Mepitel Film in the prevention of RD patients undergoing whole breast or chest wall RT in the hot and humid weather in Singapore Secondary Objectives To evaluate the incidence of acute radiation dermatitis, quality of life, satisfaction, and cost analysis of Mepitel Film use.
• Age ≥ 21 years old (legal age of maturity in Singapore)
• Male or female
• Informed consent
• Patients have undergone a mastectomy with or without reconstruction or breast-conserving surgery.
• Histological confirmation of breast carcinoma (invasive or in situ carcinoma)
• Patients are scheduled to receive hypofractionated (40Gy in 15 daily fractions or 26Gy in 5 daily fractions) photon-based RT
• Patient treated with or without tissue the addition of equivalent bolus and/or boost.
• Can communicate in English or be aided by a translator.