Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Acute Radiodermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients

Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Acute Radiodermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients

This study aims to evaluate the impact of PEMF on acute radiodermatitis in breast cancer patient and post mastectomy patients.

The objective is to understand the effect of PEMF on skin thickness and toxicity after radiotherapy on breast cancer.

The study included 50 adult female breast cancer undergoing whole-breast irradiation.

This is a randomized, controlled clinical trial was conducted at the outpatient clinic of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Ahram Canadian University, Egypt.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Breast cancer patients undergoing HF-WBI post-lumpectomy with or without chemotherapy.
• Unilateral breast cancer
• Age from 35-55 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients had previous irradiation to the same breast.
• Patients had bilateral breast cancer.
• Patients had metastatic disease.
• when the use of bolus material was required to deliver RT.
• Patients had a pre-existing skin condition or open wound in the treatment area.