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The aims of this study were to develop further understanding of breast cancer patients' fears of radiotherapy, ascertain how patients deal with these fears and determine the best time in the treatment planning trajectory for health professionals to address these concerns.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Methods<\/jats:italic>: Semi\u2010structured interviews were conducted with early breast cancer patients at four time points during their experiences of radiotherapy. Grounded theory was used to analyse the data. Symbolic interactionism informed data interpretation.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>: Thirty\u2010four participants were interviewed. The two main themes that emerged prior to treatment commencement were \u2018fears about receiving radiotherapy\u2019 and \u2018ways of coping with the fear of radiotherapy\u2019. Sub\u2010themes that emerged as components of the theme \u2018fears about receiving radiotherapy\u2019 were: \u2018fearing the unknown\u2019, \u2018getting burnt\u2019, \u2018damaging internal parts\u2019 and \u2018anticipating tiredness\u2019. Patients were able to cope with their fears by trying not to worry about their fears and by seeking information. Many patients found that their fears about radiotherapy were much worse than their actual experiences of receiving treatment and the side effects they experienced.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Discussion\/conclusion<\/jats:italic>: In discussing radiotherapy with patients, health professionals have a window of opportunity at the planning appointment, prior to the commencement of radiotherapy, to assess patients' understanding and concerns about radiotherapy, listen to their fears, address meanings they assign to radiotherapy and provide reassurance about radiotherapy and the management of side effects. 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