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Re: radiotherapy question

To: radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu
Subject: Re: radiotherapy question
From: Chris Hawkins <chawkins@inet.guthrie.org>
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 1998 14:58:52 -0500
Organization: Guthrie Clinic / Robert Packer Hospital
References: <3.0.32.19980311083650.00e19d80@nis5.lanl.gov>



Michael C. Baker wrote:

> It has recently come to my attention that when a patient is undergoing
> radiotherapy for breast cancer they are instructed to not use any
> commercial deodorants.  I have some speculations as to why but can
> anyone give me a definitive reason why?
>

It is a skin irritant to the axillary area, adding to the trauma of
radiation.

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References:
- radiotherapy question
  - From: "Michael C. Baker" <mcbaker@lanl.gov>

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