title: Radiation therapy in the management of skin cancers.
abstract: Radiation therapy plays a major role in the management of skin cancers. This article presents an overview of nonmelanoma skin cancer. A brief explanation of the mechanisms of action of radiation is provided. Side effects and related nursing management are discussed.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Toce
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Strohl
mesh_terms: D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000451:nursing / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000451:nursing / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000532:radiotherapy*