This study aims to evaluate the effect of nursing education provided to women diagnosed with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy on their quality of life and the severity of oral mucositis (mouth sores). The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1. Does nursing education aimed at preventing oral mucositis in women diagnosed with breast cancer have an effect on quality of life? 2. Does nursing education aimed at preventing oral mucositis in women diagnosed with breast cancer have an effect on the severity of oral mucositis? The researchers will evaluate the effect of nursing education on quality of life and oral mucositis severity by randomly assigning one group to receive education and the other group to not receive education. Participants: When they come to receive their chemotherapy treatment (on the first day of the evaluation), the researcher will fill out a scale measuring quality of life and scales checking the condition of the oral mucosa. Participants in the education group will receive education from the researchers using an education booklet prepared by the researchers, and the booklet will remain with the participants. On days 7 and 14, the researcher will provide telephone consultation. On the 21st day, when the final evaluation will be conducted, data will be collected from participants through the scales.
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Comparison of general health, functional and symptom-related quality of life (QLQ-C30), WHO oral toxicity criteria and ADR measurement scores within and between the intervention and control groups
Timeframe: First day and 21st day