Although the interpretation of these data is difficult because only a few data are available to compare our results, it could be demonstrated that emotional support and the ability to maintain a daily routine in additionally irradiated breast cancer patients is important to optimise hrqol. If hrqol decreases during the course of radiotherapy, the function scales of the EORTC-QOL-C30 seem to be insensitive to reflect this decrease.
In spite of theoretical considerations our results are explorative in character. However, following statements seem to be important: 1. A large requirement exists to get information about radiotherapy. 2. The patients experience irradiation treatment more positive than initially expected by themselves. 3. With regard to radiotherapy anxiety is reduced during the course of treatment. Here the psychosocial care of the medical staff is an important support for reduction of anxiety.
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