Research advances in the evaluation and prevention of radiation-induced heart damage in breast cancer
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1004-4221.2017.04.024
- VernacularTitle:乳腺癌放射性心脏损伤(RIHD)的评估和预防研究进展
- Author:
Siye CHEN
;
Shulian WANG
- Keywords:
Breast neoplasms/radiation therapy;
Heart damage;
Heart protection
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology
2017;26(4):474-480
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Radiotherapy is an essential part of postoperative adjuvant therapy for breast cancer.However,postoperative radiotherapy for breast cancer poses a potential risk of heart damage.This article summarizes the general information and diagnosis and assessment indices of radiation-induced heart damage and its risk factors,as well as the influencing factors for radiotherapy and effective protective measures.
