A scientific approach to skin radiotherapy nursing Article 2 - The anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiobiology of skin and its diseases
- International Journal of Radiology & Radiation Therapy
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Gerald B. Fogarty,1
Fiona Mallon,2
Amy
Athar,2
Reformador Apostol,2
Jenn Manning,3
Anupam Chaudhur1,2
Abstract
Nurses play an important role in the care of patients treated with radiotherapy (RT) for skin conditions such as skin cancers. A series of four articles will aim to supplement general oncology nurse training by providing a scientific basis to better understand the skin and its diseases, the use of RT in skin, and the management of necessary acute skin RT reactions to achieve best patient outcomes. The first article focused on the role of the nurse within the radiation oncology department and the initial patient assessment.
Keywords
radiotherapy, radiobiology, superficial radiotherapy, volumetric modulated arc therapy, skin, skin cancer, nursing, review