Radiation Recall?

GMcD · November 2011

I saw the surgeons PA today for a follow up on my cellulitis issues. She told me about a condition she's been researching called radiation recall. It was a bit much for me to absorb but she says I may have to switch from Femara to another hormone blocker. Has anyone ever heard of this? Any info would be appreciated. I do so well on the Femara I hate the thought of switching. In the meantime, she prescribed a gel to help ease my discomfort, peeling, itching etc. The gel is called RadiaPlex RX gel. Still on antibiotic also. Warm Thoughts to All.

CypressCynthia · November 2011

Hope this helps
I don't know much about radiation recall, but I found some links for you.

"Radiation recall is an erythematous inflammatory reaction in areas of previously irradiated skin. Whereas radiation enhancement reactions usually occur with short intervals between treatment modalities, radiation recall occurs from 8 days up to 15 years after radiation therapy and may also occur in other organs, such as the lung, gastrointestinal track, and heart. The most commonly associated agents are the antitumor antibiotics dactinomycin and doxorubicin." From:

Dermatologic Complications of Cancer Chemotherapy
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK20796/

Skin Problems
http://www.cancerpage.com/centers/Sideeffects/skin.asp

Management of Radiodermatitis
http://www.oncolink.org/resources/article.cfm?c=16&s=59&ss=224&id=1050

GMcD · November 2011

CypressCynthia said:
Hope this helps
I don't know much about radiation recall, but I found some links for you.

"Radiation recall is an erythematous inflammatory reaction in areas of previously irradiated skin. Whereas radiation enhancement reactions usually occur with short intervals between treatment modalities, radiation recall occurs from 8 days up to 15 years after radiation therapy and may also occur in other organs, such as the lung, gastrointestinal track, and heart. The most commonly associated agents are the antitumor antibiotics dactinomycin and doxorubicin." From:

Dermatologic Complications of Cancer Chemotherapy
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK20796/

Skin Problems
http://www.cancerpage.com/centers/Sideeffects/skin.asp

Management of Radiodermatitis
http://www.oncolink.org/resources/article.cfm?c=16&s=59&ss=224&id=1050

Thank you, Cynthia.

Thank you, Cynthia.

Radiation Recall?

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