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Coping with modesty during radiotherapy for breast cancer: a multicentric study.

Luca BoldriniLoredana DinapoliEdda BocciaMorena CaliandroSarah Pia ColangioneChiara EliaVeronica PollutriGaia SartoriFabiana GregucciElisa MarconiStefania ManfridaValeria MasielloDaniela Pia Rosaria ChieffoFabio MarazziAlba FiorentinoMaria Antonietta Gambacorta
Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2024)
This study demonstrates that modesty is an important issue for women undergoing RT, which can be influenced by personal characteristics and hospital-related factors. A reflection about the need to address modesty concerns and to incorporate dedicated interventions for protecting patients' physical and emotional well-being is warranted. Initiatives to improve communication, involvement, and body image support should also be integrated into the care path of patients to better their overall therapeutic experience. This study paves the way for broader research and interventions in daily cancer care.
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