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Therefore, our aim was to use qualitative approaches to better understand the impact of skin toxicity on QOL.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Methods<\/jats:italic>: Semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 women (Stage 0\u2013III breast cancer), during their last week of external beam radiotherapy. Each interview was transcribed verbatim, and thematic analysis was performed.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>: Three themes were identified based on the interview responses: First, skin changes affect multiple dimensions of QOL. They cause physical discomfort, body image disturbance, emotional distress, and impair both day\u2010to\u2010day functioning and satisfaction with radiation treatment. Second, individual differences affect women's experiences. Generally African American women, younger women, women who are not currently in a relationship, women who are being treated during the summer, and women who are more invested in their appearance are more distressed by skin toxicity. Third, women use a variety of symptom management strategies including self\u2010medication, complementary\/alternative medicine approaches, and psychological strategies.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Conclusions<\/jats:italic>: Implications of results are as follows: (1) skin toxicity affects numerous dimensions of QOL, and assessment approaches and psychosocial interventions should address this; (2) individual differences may affect the experience of skin toxicity and should be considered in treatment and education approaches; and (3) participants' own creativity and problem\u2010solving should be used to improve the treatment experience. 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