exulceration; chemotherapy; malignant tumor; nursing; oncology; radiotherapy; wound; wound care

Background: Oncology wounds and wounds of other etiology are rare but serious complications, which significantly impair patients‘ quality of life. Preventive and curative interventions and education of healthcare personnel and patients reduce the risk of either their occu-rrence or their impact and consequences. A working group of authors from professional groups (the Supportive Care Group of the Czech Society for Oncology, the Czech Society for Wound Healing, the Society for Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, and the Czech Nurses Association) prepared recommendations for care. A comprehensive approach to the treatment of oncological wounds, including symptomatic treatment of associated healing complications, prevention, early detection, interdisciplinary cooperation and education are essential to deal with wounds related to chemotherapy administration, radiotherapy and oncological treatment in general. The proper choice of local care products and the eventuality of active oncological treatment are important elements of care in ulcerating tumors. Purpose: A basic summary of recommended interventions to prevent and treat oncology wounds in daily practice, defined based on expert societies guidelines, trials and literature data, proven practice and on the consensus opinions of the author‘s group members. The recommended procedures contri-bute to the reduction of the development, severity and consequences of oncological wounds and wounds of other etiology in oncological patients. © 2022, Czech Medical Association J.E. Purkyne. All rights reserved.

Background: Oncology wounds and wounds of other etiology are rare but serious complications, which significantly impair patients‘ quality of life. Preventive and curative interventions and education of healthcare personnel and patients reduce the risk of either their occu-rrence or their impact and consequences. A working group of authors from professional groups (the Supportive Care Group of the Czech Society for Oncology, the Czech Society for Wound Healing, the Society for Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, and the Czech Nurses Association) prepared recommendations for care. A comprehensive approach to the treatment of oncological wounds, including symptomatic treatment of associated healing complications, prevention, early detection, interdisciplinary cooperation and education are essential to deal with wounds related to chemotherapy administration, radiotherapy and oncological treatment in general. The proper choice of local care products and the eventuality of active oncological treatment are important elements of care in ulcerating tumors. Purpose: A basic summary of recommended interventions to prevent and treat oncology wounds in daily practice, defined based on expert societies guidelines, trials and literature data, proven practice and on the consensus opinions of the author‘s group members. The recommended procedures contri-bute to the reduction of the development, severity and consequences of oncological wounds and wounds of other etiology in oncological patients. © 2022, Czech Medical Association J.E. Purkyne. All rights reserved.