Evaluation of the Effect of Alpha Lipoic Acid on Radiation Induced Dermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients

This study tests whether alpha lipoic acid — a naturally occurring antioxidant supplement — can reduce radiation-related skin damage (called radiation dermatitis) in women receiving radiotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a woman aged 18 or older - You have been diagnosed with early-stage invasive breast cancer - You are scheduled to receive adjuvant radiotherapy (40 Gy over 15 sessions) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had radiotherapy before - You have inflammatory breast cancer or metastatic (spread) breast cancer - You have conditions that affect radiation skin response Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.