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Accelerated Breast Radiotherapy Regimen Found Advantageous
Accelerated Breast Radiotherapy Advantageous
B. Jancin
20071117
2007 Dec 17
Elsevier Global Medical News
Accelerated Breast Radiotherapy Regimen Found Advantageous
Elsevier Global Medical News. 2007 Dec 17, B. Jancin
SAN ANTONIO (EGMN) - Accelerated hypofractionated whole breast irradiation after breast-conserving cancer surgery produces late outcomes equal to standard radiotherapy, but with a substantial reduction in overall treatment time, according to the findings of a landmark Canadian clinical trial."Accelerated hypofractionated whole breast irradiation offers an important advantage to women who wish to be treated in a shorter period of time. Results of our trial and other trials should encourage broader...