Skin Problems (Cutaneous Effects)

Cutaneous Effects: Skin Rash Associated with Targeted Therapy (ManageCRC.com)
Skin rash is a common cutaneous side effect associated with targeted therapies, affecting up to two thirds of patients receiving epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors (cetuximab, erlotinib, gefitinib). This article, aimed at oncology nurses, provides background information on the types of common rashes with images. It offers links to assessment tools and strategies for managing patient skin rash. [10/06]

Skin Problems of Advanced Cancer (Baylor University)
from Terminal Illness: A Practical Guide for Patients and Families
Discusses common skin problems of patients with advanced cancer, including bed sores, malignant ulcers, rapidly growing external tumors, fistulas (abnormal openings between body parts or cavities), itching or pruritis, infections and skin problems resulting from cancer treatment. Stresses the importance of paying careful attention to preventing problems and identifying problems early in their development. [2/05]

Skin Problems (People Living with Cancer)
Briefly describes common skin problems experienced by people with cancer, including chemotherapy extravasation (when chemotherapy drugs leak out of a vein), radiation-induced skin damage, necrotic wounds, pressure ulcers (bed sores), malignant wounds (cancer that breaks the skin and causes a wound) and pruritis (itching). [1/04]