| dc.description.abstract | Background
Radiodermatitis, also known as radiation dermatitis is a significant side effect of ionizing radiation delivered to the skin during cancer treatment. This varying degree of severity depends on numerous
risk factors that have been classified as being patient-related (intrinsic) and treatment-related (extrinsic). Patient-related risk factors may include age, ethnic origin, smoking, poor nutritional status and treatment-related factors include the total radiation dose, the dose fractionation schedule, adjuvant therapies and radiation techniques. It has been hypothesized that BMI seem to contribute to the variability in radiation skin toxicity.
Aim To evaluate the correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and radiodermatitis severity index at Haji Adam Malik Medan General Hospital.
Methods This study included 30 patients with breast cancer, receiving radiation therapy at Haji Adam Malik Medan General Hospital. History taking by anamneses and dermatological examination were conducted to all subjects on the first day, 3 weeks and 8 weeks during radiotherapy. BMI was measured by measurement weight and height.
Results There was negative correlation between BMI and severity index of radiodermatitis significantly with weak correlation (r = -0,121, p-value: 0,078). Conclusions There was no significantly associated between BMI and severity index of radiodermatitis. | en_US |
