Management of Skin Toxicities in Cancer Treatment: An Australian/New Zealand Perspective

    July 2024 in “ Cancers
    Rahul Ladwa, Gerald B. Fogarty, Peggy G. Chen, Gurpreet Grewal, Christopher McCormack, Victoria Mar, Delphine Kérob, Kiarash Khosrotehrani
    TLDR Preventing and managing skin issues from cancer treatment is crucial, especially in high UV areas like Australia and New Zealand.
    Cancer treatments, including systemic therapeutics and radiotherapy, often lead to dermatological toxicities that can significantly affect patients' quality of life and treatment outcomes. This review discusses twelve common skin toxicities associated with cancer treatment and provides strategies for their prevention and management, with a focus on the unique skincare needs in Australia and New Zealand due to high UV exposure. The review emphasizes the importance of a proactive approach to prevent these skin toxicities, considering the frequent occurrence of such conditions in cancer patients.
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