Delivery and Sequelae of Total Skin Electron Beam Therapy

Pregnancy During Recovery from Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Mycosis Fungoides

“…Due to the anatomic depth of the ovaries, TSEBT is not thought to affect fertility in women. 10 However, a model reported by Wallace et al predicts that a 24-year-old who is undergoing radiation to a field including the ovaries at a dose of 9 Gy or 6 Gy has a mean age of ovarian failure of 29.2 and 33.6 years, respectively. 11 This model is applicable to cases of TLI with possible ovarian involvement and includes radiation dosages similar to those received by our patient.…”

Transverse melanonychia secondary to total skin electron beam therapy: A report of 3 cases

“…10 TSEBT has been used to treat cutaneous malignancies for over 50 years. 16,17 Before this report, the only description of transverse melanonychia following TSEBT that we are aware of is a patient reported by one of us. 12 In conclusion, transverse melanonychia is a rare consequence of electron beam therapy.…”

The current management of mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome and the role of radiotherapy: Principles and indications

“…TSEI is generally not burdened by heavy acute and late toxicity. 121 Usually, patients who are fit can continue normal activities of daily life. With the dose of 30-36 Gy, patients may experience some temporary short-term side-effects: namely, fatigue is common but generally not severe or debilitating, MF skin lesions become more erythematous and the skin develops a mild to moderate radiation dermatitis.…”

“…It is important to monitor for infection during treatment. In patients with early disease, the reported incidence of infection is 1%, 121 but in patients with more advanced disease the incidence of skin infection is higher. The lesions of mycosis fungoides continue to respond for up to 3 months, and the assessment of response to TSEI should not be carried out too early.…”