Non-invasive quantitative measures of qualitative grading effectiveness as the indices of acute radiation dermatitis in breast cancer patients.

CONCLUSION: Subjectively and objectively measured results of RD were almost similar course and peak points through the study. Therefore, validity of the conventional qualitative scoring for RD is confirmed by the present quantitative assessments. Instrumental evaluations revealed the presence of modest inflammatory changes before radiotherapy and long-lasting skin dryness, suggesting indication of intervention for RD.
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Source: Breast Cancer - May 2, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sekine H, Kijima Y, Kobayashi M, Itami J, Takahashi K, Igaki H, Nakai Y, Mizutani H, Nomoto Y, Kikuchi K, Matsushita H, Nozawa K Tags: Breast Cancer Source Type: research