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ArticleTranslational oncology2024

Radiation-induced dermatitis among breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant radiotherapy in Ghana.

K A Kyei, S Anim-Sampong, E A Akoe, J Daniels, T Obeng-Mensah, W K Antwi, J Ainuson-Quampah

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K A KyeiDept. of Radiography, University of Ghana, P. O. Box KB 143, Korle Bu, Accra, Ghana; National Centre for Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana. Electronic address: kakyei@ug.edu.gh.
S Anim-SampongDept. of Radiography, University of Ghana, P. O. Box KB 143, Korle Bu, Accra, Ghana.
E A AkoeNational Centre for Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
J DanielsNational Centre for Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
T Obeng-MensahNational Centre for Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
W K AntwiDept. of Radiography, University of Ghana, P. O. Box KB 143, Korle Bu, Accra, Ghana.
J Ainuson-QuampahDept. of Radiography, University of Ghana, P. O. Box KB 143, Korle Bu, Accra, Ghana.

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Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate radiation-induced epidermal desquamation among breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy with 6MV linac and Co-60 teletherapy units.

methodQuantitative data was collected using self-administered closed ended questionnaires addressing the desquamation in relation to some patient-and treatment-related factors. The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) criteria for acute skin toxicity was used to grade the toxicity. Chi square and logistic regression analyses were respectively used to test statistical significance and evaluate the effects of the various factors on radiation induced epidermal desquamation

resultsMajority of the participants had high BMIs (overweight: 39.5 %; obese: 50 %). Patients with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m

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BMIBreast cancerDesquamationHypofractionationToxicity

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