Quantitative Changes in Skin Composition Parameters after Radiation Therapy According to Surgery Types Among Patients with Breast Cancer: A Prospective Study

CONCLUSION: RT-induced changes in hydration, sebum, and melanin, and the majority of patient-reported pain, color changes, and dryness, even 3 months after the completion of treatment. There were no remarkable differences in the measurable skin parameters according to the surgery type, with the exception of erythema, which was higher in the MRM group 1 week after the start of RT.PMID:34400081 | DOI:10.1016/j.clbc.2021.06.013

Source: Clinical Genitourinary Cancer - August 17, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Gyu Sang Yoo Danbee Kang Im-Ryung Kim Hyeokgon Park Eunjoo Kim Won Kyung Cho Haeyoung Kim Doo Ho Choi Juhee Cho Ma Won Park Source Type: research