For a patient obtaining significant benefit and no side effects from pentoxifylline/Vitamin E for radiation-induced vulvovaginal fibrosis, do you continue treatment longer than 6-7 months or discontinue?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

I reassess these patients at 3 and 6 months, regardless of site (gyn or breast). If the patient is benefitting from the trental/vitamin E but still has significant fibrosis, I continue these meds for up to 2 years.

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For a patient obtaining significant benefit and no side effects from pentoxifylline/Vitamin E for radiation-induced vulvovaginal fibrosis, do you continue treatment longer than 6-7 months or discontinue?

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