by Team NovaGray | Mar 24, 2022 | Before and during radiotherapy
SHORT VERSION Late complications of radiation therapy appear between 3 months and up to 3 years after the treatment end and they are irreversible. The occurrence of these complications is very difficult to predict. It is estimated that only 5 to 10% of all patients...
by Team NovaGray | Mar 24, 2022 | Before and during radiotherapy
SHORT VERSION Depending on the area irradiated and the dose deposited on the skin, radiotherapy can cause skin toxicities. The most frequent skin side effects are “acute” toxicities that generally appear from the thirdweek of treatment and that are similar...
by Team NovaGray | Mar 24, 2022 | Before and during radiotherapy
SHORT VERSION In most cases, patients can follow their normal diet and should only limit their intake of alcohol and spicy foods. In most cases, no dietary adjustment should be made during radiation therapy. The usual The usual healthy diet recommendations shouldbe...
by Team NovaGray | Mar 24, 2022 | Before and during radiotherapy
SHORT VERSION In general, body creams should not be used before the radiotherapy sessions because the skin must be as dry as possible before irradiation. Depending on the area to be treated, the application of a cream or ointment may not be recommended. Indeed,...
by Team NovaGray | Mar 24, 2022 | Before and during radiotherapy
SHORT VERSION The instructions given by the radiation oncologist and nurses allow patients to protect their skin and to avoid as much as possible the appearance of possible side effects during the treatment. The best way to limit the occurrence of side effects during...
by Team NovaGray | Mar 24, 2022 | Before and during radiotherapy
SHORT VERSION The patient does not need to do anything special before starting radiation therapy, other than following the radiation oncologist or nurse’ recommendations: never apply cream to the skin before a radiotherapy session wash the skin with water before the...
