Joanna Mascarenhas

Contraindications for Mepitel film use Active rash or preexisting dermatitis. Silicone or adhesive sensitivity/allergy. Did not receive approval from radiation oncologist for use during and after radiation treatment. For application by healthcare provider Arrive day before (or as close as possible) to radiation treatment. Arrive showered with no deodorant, lotions, oils or creams on. Instructions to maintain the integrity of Mepitel film Shower as normal, but try to avoid direct… Read More »Mepitel film protocol for patients undergoing radiation treatment

Radiation therapy is a common part of the treatment protocol for the majority of breast cancer patients in the province. It involves using targeted high – energy radiation to destroy tumor cells. The number of treatments required is specific to each patient’s individual cancer. The goal of radiation treatment is to cure cancer, reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence or manage symptoms such as pain. Radiation treatment, however, comes with its… Read More »Support for the use of Mepitel Film for the breast cancer population to prevent skin reactions and complications that result from radiation treatment