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Radiation therapy is a primary treatment modality for breast cancer patients, as evidenced by its inclusion in longitudinal studies [1], [2] and its role in managing the disease [3], [4]. Research frequently examines the impact of this therapy on patient quality of life, psychological outcomes, and side effects like radiodermatitis [5], [6], [7], [8], [9].

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referenceThe study titled 'The impact of radiodermatitis on breast cancer patients’ quality of life during radiotherapy: a prospective cohort study' was published in J Pain Symptom Manage in 2019.
referenceDelikanli et al. (2023) studied the development of distress during a radiotherapy course in patients irradiated for breast cancer.
referenceDelikanli C et al. (2023) studied the development of distress during a radiotherapy course in patients treated for breast cancer.
referenceRadiodermatitis impacts the quality of life of breast cancer patients during radiotherapy, as established in a 2019 prospective cohort study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.