Conservative treatment of breast cancer: modified irradiation technique for women with large breasts.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Seven patients with large, pendulous breasts received external beam irradiation to the whole breast (50 Gy in 25 fractions plus boost) after lumpectomy. A special breast holding mask was shaped for each patient. Three-dimensional treatment plans and dose-volume histograms of the same patient with and without a mask were compared. Day-to-day variance was checked. This technique provides improvements in dose homogeneity, reproducibility, and sparing of normal tissues. Cosmetic outcome at present is good.
Medical subject headings
- Breast Neoplasms
- Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted