Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2738634 Seminars in Radiation Oncology 2009 12 Pages PDF
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.

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