Incidence of acute radiodermatitis in women with breast cancer undergoing hypofractionated radiotherapy.

Laura Beatriz Sousa de Jesus Martelletti Beatriz Regina Lima de Aguiar Larissa Aparecida Corrêa Vieira Amanda Gomes de Menêses Priscila de Souza Maggi Bontempo Elaine Barros Ferreira Paula Elaine Diniz Dos Reis

Published in: Revista brasileira de enfermagem (2021)

The general incidence of radiodermatitis after hypofractionated radiotherapy in women with breast cancer was 37.5%, erythema, 12.5%, and dry peeling, 25%. The development of care protocols for the management of radiodermatitis after treatment is of paramount importance.

Keyphrases

radiation therapy
early stage
locally advanced
risk factors
radiation induced
liver failure
healthcare
palliative care
respiratory failure
brain metastases
squamous cell carcinoma
drug induced
small cell lung cancer
rectal cancer
pain management
aortic dissection
health insurance
acute respiratory distress syndrome