The role of total skin electron beam radiation therapy in the management of mycosis fungoides.
Total skin electron therapy is a complex method of delivering superficial radiation therapy to the entire skin surface. It is an effective means of treating cutaneous malignancies which involve large surface areas of the skin. Mycosis fungoides is the most common malignancy treated in this manner. Understanding the rational and technique of total skin electron beam therapy, the characteristics of mycosis fungoides, and nursing interventions for related patient problems will enable dermatology nurses to better educate patients afflicted with MF who may be undergoing or considering radiation therapy.
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D006801:Humans; D009182:Mycosis Fungoides / Q000451:nursing / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000532:radiotherapy*