Hypofractionated Partial Breast Irradiation With Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in Early Breast Cancer or Carcinoma In Situ: An Investigational Short-Term Analysis
Nam Kyu Kang,
Soo-Yoon Sung,
Sung Hwan Kim
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
This study aimed to analyze the treatment outcomes and adverse effects of moderately hypofractionated partial breast irradiation (PBI) in patients with early breast cancer.
Methods
In total, 473 patients with early breast cancer or carcinoma
in situ
were diagnosed with Tis or T1N0 disease and underwent PBI following breast-conserving surgery. All histologic tumor types, close surgical margins within 1 mm of the tumor, and multifocal tu… Show more
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