Inflammatory Biomarker C-Reactive Protein and Radiotherapy-Induced Early Adverse Skin Reactions in Breast Cancer Patients

摘要

BackgroundBreast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in American women. Post-surgery adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) significantly reduced the local recurrence rate. However, many patients develop early adverse skin reactions (EASRs) that impact quality of life and treatment outcomes.