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- Mepitel Film (MF) is effective in reducing radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, and this study aimed to assess patient experiences using it.
- A survey of 192 patients revealed that most reported MF had little to no effect on their daily activities like work and sleep, with a majority finding it comfortable and protective.
- Overall, 92% of patients had a positive experience with MF and would recommend it to others undergoing similar treatment.
Article Abstract
Background And Purpose: Mepitel Film (MF) has been demonstrated to reduce the severity of radiation dermatitis (RD) in patients receiving breast cancer radiotherapy (RT). The objective of this study was to characterize patient-reported experience with MF use, including its impact on daily activities and wellbeing.
Materials And Methods: This single-institution study analyzed anonymized responses to a questionnaire completed by patients who used MF for the prevention of RD during breast cancer RT.
Results: Of the 254 patients contacted, 192 patients completed the survey. Most patients disagreed or strongly disagreed that MF limited their ability to perform their daily activities, including household chores (88%, n = 169/191), their ability to work (83%, n = 157/189), or their ability to sleep (85%, n = 163/191). Furthermore, patients agreed or strongly agreed MF was comfortable on their skin (67%, n = 126/189) and protected their skin from rubbing against clothing (86%, n = 161/188). Some patients agreed or strongly agreed that MF affected their ability to shower (31%, n = 50/162), wear bras (28%, n = 51/185), and impacted their level of pruritus (35%, n = 67/189). However, most patients agreed or strongly agreed that their overall experience with MF was positive (92%, n = 173/189) and would recommend MF to a friend undergoing breast cancer RT (88%, n = 166/188).
Conclusion: MF use is associated with positive patient-reported experience during breast RT with minimal impact on daily activities.
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