Hypofractionated whole breast irradiation: new standard in early breast cancer after breast-conserving surgery.
- Author:
Kyung Su KIM
1
;
Kyung Hwan SHIN
;
Noorie CHOI
;
Sea Won LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Breast neoplasms; Radiotherapy; Dose hypofractionation
- MeSH: Breast Neoplasms*; Breast*; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Dose Hypofractionation; Humans; Korea; Mastectomy, Segmental*; National Health Programs; Patient Selection; Quality of Life; Radiation Oncology; Radiotherapy
- From:Radiation Oncology Journal 2016;34(2):81-87
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Hypofractionated whole breast irradiation (HF-WBI) has been proved effective and safe and even better for late or acute radiation toxicity for early breast cancer. Moreover, it improves patient convenience, quality of life and is expected to be advantageous in the medical care system by reducing overall cost. In this review, we examined key randomized trials of HF-WBI, focusing on adequate patient selection as suggested by the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) guideline and the radiobiologic aspects of HF-WBI in relation to its adoption into clinical settings. Further investigation to identify the current practice pattern or cost effectiveness is warranted under the national health insurance service system in Korea.
