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Factors modifying the risk for developing acute skin toxicity after whole-breast intensity modulated radiotherapy.
BMC cancer - 25 Sept 2014
De Langhe Sofie, Mulliez Thomas, Veldeman Liv, Remouchamps Vincent, van Greveling Annick, Gilsoul Monique, De Schepper Eline, De Ruyck Kim, De Neve Wilfried, Thierens Hubert
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: After breast-conserving radiation therapy most patients experience acute skin toxicity to some degree. This may impair patients' quality of life, cause pain and discomfort. In this study, we investigated treatment and patient-related factors, including genetic polymorphisms, that can modify the risk for severe radiation-induced skin toxicity in breast cancer patients. METHODS: We studied 377 patients...
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