Has anyone used Mepitel for radiation? Did it help?

Posted by annieisland @annieisland, Apr 12, 2023

I’m about to start radiation therapy and I have incredibly sensitive skin. Has anyone used Mepitel to ease the severity of skin issues? And if so, how was your experience? Did it help?

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Jun 17 8:43pm

In reply to @beckermc1 "Thank you, I have 16 radiation sessions scheduled. A relatively short course compared to some. Fingers..." + (show)

I can’t wait to hear how it goes. You got this💕

beckermc1 | @beckermc1 | Jun 17 10:56am

In reply to @auntieoakley "Good for you, being our own advocate for what we need while in treatment is so..." + (show)

Thank you, I have 16 radiation sessions scheduled. A relatively short course compared to some. Fingers crossed!

Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Jun 17 9:52am

In reply to @beckermc1 "I am pursuing this with my radiologist at the Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland OR..." + (show)

Good for you, being our own advocate for what we need while in treatment is so important to our well being. Since swimming is so important to you, this could be your quality of life issue.
These films are an exciting, relatively new thing to help us prevent burning and scarring. Although I am long since done with radiation I am very happy to read of this success.
How many treatments are scheduled? Won’t you please come back and let me know how you are doing?

beckermc1 | @beckermc1 | Jun 17 9:22am

I am pursuing this with my radiologist at the Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland OR where I start radiation today. Their Breast Health Center is one of the top facilities in the country and I just cannot believe they don’t use it when the research is so clear about the benefit. I ordered Mepitel Film from the Mayo Clinic Store and will watch the video with my husband. Hopefully he can apply it for me. I’m a swimmer, and getting back in the pool depends on how my skin reacts. This is so important to me!

seabright2001 | @seabright2001 | Jul 27, 2023

In reply to @peace2u "After further research, it looks like mepitel and mepitel one are very similar. However, mepitel film..." + (show)

Here’s a link to the Mayo Clinic online store:
https://store.mayoclinic.com/

peace2u | @peace2u | Jul 27, 2023

In reply to @svb "I honestly don't know if Mepitel one is the same as the Mepitel film I used..." + (show)

After further research, it looks like mepitel and mepitel one are very similar. However, mepitel film looks more like a tegaderm with a paper border and thinner. Now I'm worried that I got the wrong one. I got mepitel one. But I see the photos on this thread that @sessioja used mepitel bought from Amazon. @svb , you mentioned that you got mepitel film at the Mayo Clinic store in Rochester. Ugh... I don't live near there. And I can't find it on amazon. Ebay has it from Australia or UK. All my internet searches seem to find mepitel and mepitel one for sale, but not mepitel film. I'll see what my doctor says. I'm afraid I might have to start treatment without it.

svb | @svb | Jul 26, 2023

In reply to @peace2u "Do you know if mepitel one can be used? Is it the same thickness?" + (show)

I honestly don't know if Mepitel one is the same as the Mepitel film I used for radiation, so I would suggest reaching out to a doctor. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

peace2u | @peace2u | Jul 25, 2023

Do you know if mepitel one can be used? Is it the same thickness?

svb | @svb | Jul 14, 2023

In reply to @dakotakms "I’m about to start proton radiation at Mayo. Not sure where/how to place the Mepitel sheets..?" + (show)

I had proton radiation at Mayo in Rochester, MN and I had an appointment with a nurse before treatment and she put the Mepitel on. When I needed patching throughout my 6 weeks of treatments I would make an appointment with the nurse. Hope this helps.