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  • Title: Bioevaluation of radioactive bandages in a murine model of melanoma.
    Author: Mukherjee A, Pandey U, Sarma HD, Gupta SK, Ingle AD, Pillai MR, Venkatesh M.
    Journal: Int J Radiat Biol; 2003 Oct; 79(10):839-45. PubMed ID: 14630543.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To study the effectiveness of a radioactive bandage incorporating a beta(-) emitter for the treatment of superficial tumours like melanoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: (188)Re tin particles were immobilized on a bandage patch ((188)Re bandage). The effectiveness of the (188)Re bandage for controlling tumour growth was tested in C57BL/6 mice bearing BL6/FIO melanoma. The effect of the single dose delivered, two-dose treatment and time of contact of bandages on the skin was studied by following tumour size. RESULTS: Tumour growth was delayed significantly in treated animals compared with controls. Complete tumour regression was observed with some doses of radiation. Histology studies and dose-rate calculations were also carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of (188)Re bandages. CONCLUSIONS: Radioactive bandages could be a promising modality for the treatment of skin cancers.
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