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Breast Cancer
Hyfrecator is effective treatment for radiation-induced telangiectasia
April 19th, 2005
The hyfrecator, an electrosurgical instrument, effectively treats radiation-induced telangiectasia, or dilation of small vessels, in breast cancer patients. According to a report from England, "Radiation-induced telangiectasia is a common problem in breast cancer survivors. By interfering with choice of clothing and acting as an unpleasant visible reminder of their disease, it negatively affects quality of life. "The hyfrecator, based on the principles of electrosurgery, is a standard treatment modality for facial telangiectasia. This study aims to demonstrate the efficacy and tolerability of the hyfrecator as a treatment for radiation-induced...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-04-19)
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