Dermatologic Toxicities

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Preventing and Managing Common Dermatologic Toxicities: A Guide for Clinicians

Dermatologic toxicities are adverse events (AEs) that involve the skin, hair, or nails and are associated with antineoplastic treatment. These can cause significant discomfort, emotional distress, and, in severe cases, serious harm or treatment disruption. This guide reviews common dermatologic toxicities associated with cancer treatments, opportunities for prevention, and management.
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CANCER BUZZ Podcast

Supporting Skin Health in Patients with Breast Cancer
[Ep. 181]

In this episode of CANCER BUZZ, Allison Gordon, MD, discusses the dermatologic toxicities associated with breast cancer treatment, explores preventive measures that oncologists can implement early in the treatment course and offers alternative resources when an oncodermatologist referral is not feasible.
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A Practice Within a Practice: Integrating Oncodermatology into Comprehensive Cancer Care
[Video Podcast] Ep 49

Novel cancer therapies have emerged over the past 10-15 years with high rates of cutaneous side effects, increasing the need for oncodermatology specialists. Dr. Meghan Heberton, who built the oncodermatology program at UT Southwestern Medical Center, discusses the management of therapeutic complications and importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, the need for holistic care plans, and the impact of access issues for cancer patients seeking dermatologic expertise.
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Supportive Oncodermatology: Managing Skin, Hair, and Nail Toxicities in Cancer Care
[Video Podcast] Ep 53

In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with Dr. Julie Ryan Wolf and Dr. CJG (Corina) van den Hurk from the Oncodermatology Study Group at MASCC. They discuss common toxicities like radiation dermatitis, hair loss, and EGFR-inhibitor-related nail changes, along with strategies to enhance early intervention and collaboration among providers to improve patient outcomes.

From the ACCC Buzz Blog

A Patient Journey Focus on Oncodermatology

Skin, hair, and nail toxicities from cancer treatment can severely impact quality of life to the point where patients may discontinue treatment. Access to dedicated oncodermatology services is essential for quality patient care. Learn from Dr Jennifer N. Choi of Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and survivor Lawrence Stallings on how providing more holistic care through oncodermatology may address these unmet needs.
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