Scalp dosimetry as a predictor of radiation-induced alopecia in primary brain tumours: a retrospective study from a tertiary cancer centre in south India

Scalp dosimetry as a predictor of radiation-induced alopecia in primary brain tumours: a retrospective study from a tertiary cancer centre in south India

Introduction: Radiotherapy is essential in treating primary brain tumours, but radiation-induced alopecia (RIA) remains a common side effect that significantly affects patients' quality of life (QOL). With its psychosocial impact on self-image, emotional well-being, and social interactions, alo...

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Main Authors: Lalitha Nageshwari S, Govardhan HB, Ibrahim Khaleel, Vijayath BR, Akshay KT, Priyadarshini T, Sahana R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Zabansaraye Parsian Novin Mehr Institute 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Current Oncology and Medical Sciences
Subjects:
scalp dosimetry
radiotherapy-induced alopecia
primary brain tumours
vmat
qol
Online Access:https://submission.journalofcoms.com/index.php/JCOMS/article/view/292
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