This study showed that breast cancer patients after whole breast radiotherapy may experience skin dryness, hypersensitivity and hyper pigmentation in the irradiated skin area. These "radiation-irritated skin" lesions may induce depressive psychological status and impact the quality of life in breast cancer patients after whole breast radiotherapy.
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