Characterizing the effects of radiation dermatitis on quality of life: A prospective survey-based study

To the Editor: Acute radiation dermatitis (RD) is among the most common adverse events of radiation therapy (RT), affecting as many as 95% of patients undergoing treatment.1Leventhal J. Young M.R. Radiation dermatitis: recognition, prevention, and management.Oncology (Williston Park). 2017; 31: 885-899PubMed Google Scholar Typically, RD causes hyperpigmentation and erythema in the first 1 to 2 weeks of treatment, followed by dry and moist...