2016_Head & Neck COURSE BOOK

Management General IF YOU ARE NOT A RADIOTHERAPIST, DO NOT DO ANYTHING BEFORE S G / A KIN HER HIM

Maintain hygiene and gently clean and dry skin in the radiation field shortly before radiotherapy

Topical moisturisers, gels, emulsions and dressings should not be applied shortly before radiation treatment

Avoid sun and alcohol-based lotions

Grade 1: Use of a moisturiser is optional

Bernier et al. Ann Oncol 2008