A Four-Arm Randomized Clinical Trial of Topical Pain Control for Sentinel Node Radiotracer Injections in Patients with Breast Cancer

CONCLUSION: In this randomized trial, no differences in patient-reported pain or satisfaction with treatment was observed between ice and other topical treatments. Providers found treatments using Buzzy® more difficult to administer. Given patient satisfaction and ease of administration, ice is a reasonable standard.PMID:38557909 | DOI:10.1245/s10434-024-15235-7

Source: Ann Oncol - April 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Alyssa A Wiener Jessica R Schumacher Scott B Perlman Lee G Wilke Meeghan A Lautner Laura M Bozzuto Bret M Hanlon Heather B Neuman Source Type: research