Relationships between quality of life and skin toxicities of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors in cancer patients: A literature review

• Published in: Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS p. e12321
• Main Authors: Hirayama, Kengo, Su, Ya, Chiba, Megumi, Izutsu, Miku, Yuki, Michiko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan 01.07.2020
• Subjects: toxicity; skin; cancer; quality of life; epidermal growth factor receptor

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors are used as treatments for various cancers, but the associated skin toxicities affect quality of life (QoL). The aim of this review is to document the relationship between skin toxicity and QoL of cancer patients, and to identify implications for cl...