A qualitative descriptive study of patients’ experiences of a radiation skin reaction associated with treatment for a head and neck cancer

The majority of patients receiving radiation therapy will experience a radiation skin reaction, ranging from mild erythema to severe moist desquamation. The anticipated skin reaction will vary by cancer diagnosis, dose of radiation, size of treatment field, and other treatment- and patient-related f...

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Main Authors: Maurene McQuestion, Angela Cashell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pappin Communications 2020-10-01
Series:Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal
Online Access:http://canadianoncologynursingjournal.com/index.php/conj/article/view/1101