Prevention and management of radiodermatitis: Clinical nursing practices in radiotherapy

Cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the body's tissues or organs, and radiotherapy is a treatment that uses ionizing radiation to eliminate cancer cells. Radiodermatitis is an adverse reaction to radiotherapy that causes skin and mucous membrane lesions, which may require interruption of treatment for healing. The nursing team plays a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of these lesions, offering specific care for recovery and pain relief.