Radiation techniques and toxicities for locally advanced breast cancer.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.semradonc.2009.05.007.
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Abstract
Radiation therapy is used in the management of locally advanced breast cancer in the postmastectomy or neoadjuvant chemotherapy and breast-conservation setting to improve local-regional control and survival. Using modern-day technology, the therapeutic ratio has increased and the potential morbidity has decreased. This article reviews the technical aspects of radiation therapy for locally advanced breast cancer with emphasis on 3-dimensional radiotherapy techniques and discusses potential toxicities and how to reduce them.
Medical subject headings
- Breast Neoplasms
- Radiotherapy