Society guideline links: Radiation dermatitis

Introduction — This topic includes links to society and government-sponsored guidelines from selected countries and regions around the world. We will update these links periodically; newer versions of some guidelines may be available on each society's website. Some societies may require users to log in to access their guidelines.

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International

●Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC): Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment of acute and late radiation reactions (2013)

●Consensus guidelines for the management of radiation dermatitis and coexisting acne-like rash in patients receiving radiotherapy plus EGFR inhibitors for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (2008)

Canada

●BC Cancer: Symptom management guidelines – Radiation dermatitis

●Canadian Skin Management in Oncology Group (CaSMO): Algorithm for the prevention and management of acute radiation dermatitis (2021)

●Cancer Care Manitoba: Practice guideline – Symptom management: Part 4 – Management of acute radiation-induced skin toxicities (2018)

United States

●Choosing Wisely: Don't use aloe vera on skin to prevent or treat radiodermatitis (2015)