Treatment Strategies for Cutaneous and Oral Mucosal Side Effects of Oncological Treatment in Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Review

    August 2025 in “ Biomedicines ”
    Sanja Brnić, Bruno Špiljak, Lucija Zanze … Liborija Lugović‐Mihić
    Studysummary This review highlights the significant impact of cutaneous and oral mucosal adverse events on patients undergoing breast cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for early detection and comprehensive management to maintain treatment adherence and enhance patient care.
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