What is Radiation Dermatitis?

What is Radiation Dermatitis and what causes it? Modern radiation therapy (RT) utilizes a series of small doses of ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Your health care provider’s goal with this therapy is to kill tumor cells after repeated...

What Are Radiation Burns?

Radiation burn, or radiation dermatitis, can be a side effect of radiotherapy treatments for cancer. It is estimated that more than 90% of the 4 million Americans receiving radiation therapy treatments will develop radiation burn or radiation dermatitis. Symptoms...

A Guide to Radiation Dermatitis

Radiation dermatitis (RD) refers to a spectrum of skin reactions that may occur as a result of radiation therapy. Around 85 percent of cancer patients who undergo radiation therapy experience moderate to severe skin reactions. These reactions can be a frustrating and...