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    External Radiation Therapy Patient Teaching

    by Cathy Parkes August 14, 2020

    Patient teaching for external radiation therapy:
    • Skin over target area will be marked, do no wash off these marks.
    • Wash skin over affected area with mild soap and water, gently pat dry.
    • Do not apply lotions, powders, ointments to irradiated skin.
    • Wear loose, soft clothing.
    • Avoid sun or heat exposure to affected area.
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