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ArticleBreast cancer research and treatment2024

Coping with modesty during radiotherapy for breast cancer: a multicentric study.

Luca Boldrini, Loredana Dinapoli, Edda Boccia, Morena Caliandro, Sarah Pia Colangione, Chiara Elia, Veronica Pollutri, Gaia Sartori, Fabiana Gregucci, Elisa Marconi and 6 more

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Article in Breast cancer research and treatment, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Pooled it
  2. Beyond pink ribbons: The unmet needs of women with breast cancer.Journal of medical radiation sciences · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors.

Luca BoldriniUOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5631-1575
Loredana DinapoliUOS di Psicologia Clinica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy. loredana.dinapoli@policlinicogemelli.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8979-4630
Edda BocciaUOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7433-9862
Morena CaliandroOspedale Generale Regionale F. Miulli, Radiation Oncology Department, Acquaviva delle Fonti, BA, Italy.
Sarah Pia ColangioneOspedale "Infermi" - AUSL della Romagna, Dipartimento di Radioterapia, Rimini, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2017-7722
Chiara EliaUOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Veronica PollutriUOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Gaia SartoriUOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Fabiana GregucciOspedale Generale Regionale F. Miulli, Radiation Oncology Department, Acquaviva delle Fonti, BA, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9947-9650
Elisa MarconiUOS di Psicologia Clinica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6722-8390
Stefania ManfridaUOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4266-8255
Valeria MasielloUOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7589-7623
Daniela Pia Rosaria ChieffoUOS di Psicologia Clinica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0130-6584
Fabio MarazziUOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0977-0143
Alba FiorentinoOspedale Generale Regionale F. Miulli, Radiation Oncology Department, Acquaviva delle Fonti, BA, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4201-5852
Maria Antonietta GambacortaUOC di Radioterapia Oncologica, Dipartimento Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5455-8737

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeBreast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed tumour, representing nearly 30% of all new cases in women. Radiotherapy (RT) plays a crucial role in the management of breast cancer. The objective of this study is to assess modesty in patients undergoing RT for breast cancer and take their suggestions and ideas into consideration to enhance the quality of treatment in this regard.

methodsThe study enrolled 555 breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant RT in three Italian centres. Patients completed a self-test questionnaire assessing their comfort level concerning modesty during therapy and their relationship with strangers and healthcare professionals. The impact of religious views and potential changes in sexuality were also examined.

resultsResults showed that modesty was a common concern across the overall cohort of patients, with discomfort in being undressed during RT correlating with discomfort experienced in other daily life situations. Most patients felt more at ease with same sex healthcare workers. Age was also a major factor with younger patients generally feeling more comfortable with healthcare workers of the same age group. Interestingly, the surgical technique used (mastectomy vs. quadrantectomy) did not significantly influence modesty perceptions. Patients provided valuable suggestions to improve privacy and modesty during RT.

conclusionThis study demonstrates that modesty is an important issue for women undergoing RT, which can be influenced by personal characteristics and hospital-related factors. A reflection about the need to address modesty concerns and to incorporate dedicated interventions for protecting patients' physical and emotional well-being is warranted. Initiatives to improve communication, involvement, and body image support should also be integrated into the care path of patients to better their overall therapeutic experience. This study paves the way for broader research and interventions in daily cancer care.

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Breast NeoplasmsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansItalyMiddle AgedRadiotherapy, AdjuvantSurveys and QuestionnairesBreast cancerHealthcareModestyRadiotherapy

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