Assessment of Physical Well-Being Among Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy in Erbil, 2024–2025.

Background and Aim: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women in Erbil, Iraq, and radiotherapy often impacts patients physical functioning and comfort. This study aimed to assess the level of physical well-being and its associated sociodemographic characteristics among breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy in Erbil.Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted from October 10th, 2024, to March 25th, 2025, at Awat Radiation Oncology Center using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic variables and selected items from the Quality of LifeBreast Cancer Tool (QOL-BC) related to physical well-being. Statistical analysis was performed using Stata version 12 (StataCorp LLC, College Station, TX). Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and ordinal regression were used to assess physical well-being and its demographic associations.Results: The study included 114 breast cancer patients. The mean score for physical well-being was 15.30 8.28, reflecting a moderate level. The most frequently reported symptoms were fatigue (85.9%), weight gain (88.6%), and neck and shoulder pain (79%). Chi-square analysis showed a significant association between age and physical well-being (p < 0.001), as well as education level (p = 0.03). Ordinal regression confirmed that age group 3544 years was significantly associated with better physical well-being. Conclusions: Breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy demonstrated a moderate level of physical well-being. Therefore, it is recommended that policymakers and healthcare providers develop and implement supportive care strategies that address common physical symptoms and are tailored to patients age, education level, and social support status.