Intensity-modulated radiotherapy for early-stage breast cancer after breast-conserving surgery
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2010.01.017
- VernacularTitle:早期乳腺癌保乳术后调强适形放疗的应用
- Author:
Xiupeng YE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Breast neoplasms;
Radiotherapy,conformal
- From:
Journal of International Oncology
2010;37(1):53-56
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Conventional radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery is generally delivered to the overall breast over a period of 5 to 6 weeks,but its negative effects are significant.With the development of radiotherapy techniques,achieving optimal curative effect with least invasion becomes the researchers aims.Intensitymodulated radiotherapy(IMRT) has come to the forefront as a potential alternative.IMRT attracts more and more attention ,and has a promising perspect.IMRT may become the standard treatment for early-stage breast cancer after breast conservation treatment.
