Updated 23 October 2006

"Care of Radiation Skin Reactions" booklet.

The intent of this document is to provide common guidelines for the care of radiation skin reactions.

It does NOT apply to skin cancers and their treatment.

The guidelines are directed to health professionals who are providing care for individuals receiving radiation therapy. It is not intended as a patient handout, but its contents can be used to develop patient education material.

Any questions or concerns about signs and symptoms of radiation skin reaction, the management of the reaction, or suspicion of bacterial or fungal infections MUST be reported to the attending radiation oncologist.

An interdisciplinary group prepared these guidelines with representation from the four centres within the BC Cancer Agency (BCCA).

If you require further information, please contact one of the BC Cancer Agency clinics listed below and request to speak to the triage nursing line.

Fraser Valley 13750 – 96th Avenue Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2
Phone 604.930.4053 toll-free 1.800.523.2885 ext. 4053

Southern Interior 399 Royal Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3
Phone 250.979.6643 toll free 1.888.563.7773 ext. 6643

Vancouver 600 West 10th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6
Phone 604.877. 6000 toll free 1.800.663.3333 ext. 2282

Vancouver Island 2410 Lee Avenue Victoria, BC V8R 6V5
Phone 250.519. 5500 toll free 1.800.670.3322 ext. 3707

For information on skin cancer go to: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/HPI/CancerManagementGuidelines/Skin/default.htm
or:
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/PPI/TypesofCancer/SkinNonMelanoma/default.htm