SUPPLEMENT INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Skincare for Cancer Patients in Scandinavia

Area of Science:

• Oncodermatology
• Cancer Care
• Patient Quality of Life

Background:

• Improved cancer treatments lead to more survivors, but often with treatment-related skin issues (cAEs).
• These cAEs can decrease quality of life (QoL) and disrupt cancer treatment.
• Current management of cAEs may be insufficient for prevention and early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore clinical insights into cAEs.
• To focus on skincare regimens including hygiene, moisturization, sun protection, and camouflage.
• To develop evidence and opinion-based best practice recommendations for oncology skincare programs.

Main Methods:

• The Nordic European Cutaneous Oncodermatology Management (NECOM) project convened a panel.
• The panel discussed clinical insights and existing evidence on cAEs.
• Consensus was reached on recommendations for skincare programs.

Main Results:

• Consensus-based recommendations for oncology skincare programs were established.
• Focus areas included hygiene, moisturization, sun protection, and camouflage.
• The recommendations aim to support healthcare professionals in the Nordic European setting.

Conclusions:

• Optimized oncology skincare programs can improve patient QoL.
• Effective management of cAEs is crucial for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• The NECOM recommendations provide a framework for better patient care throughout the continuum of care.