RCT | Bacterial decolonization for prevention of radiation dermatitis

Bacterial Decolonization for Prevention of Radiation Dermatitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)

News Release: A Simple Antibacterial Treatment Solves a Severe Skin Problem Caused by Radiation Therapy – Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center

Commentary on Twitter

Rand trial of 75 pts w/breast cancer + 2 with head/neck cancer showed no pts treated w/bacterial decolonization (BD) developed >gr 1 acute rad'n dermatitis (ARD), vs 24% of pts treated with standard of care, suggesting BD may be preventive vs ARD. https://t.co/6FAFH9kMt1 #RadOnc

— JAMA Oncology (@JAMAOnc) May 4, 2023