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External Radiation Therapy Patient Teaching

by Cathy Parkes August 14, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

Nursing Tips - External Radiation Therapy Patient Teaching

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.

Cathy Parkes

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