External Radiation Therapy Patient Teaching
by Cathy Parkes August 14, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

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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