Journal article
International comparison of cosmetic outcomes of breast conserving surgery and radiation therapy for women with ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast
Abstract
PURPOSE: To assess the cosmetic impact of breast conserving surgery (BCS), whole breast irradiation (WBI) fractionation and tumour bed boost (TBB) use in a phase III trial for women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Baseline and 3-year cosmesis were assessed using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Cosmetic Rating System and digital images in a randomised trial of …
Authors
Olivotto IA; Link E; Phillips C; Whelan TJ; Bryant G; Kunkler IH; Westenberg AH; Purohit K; Ahern V; Graham PH
Journal
Radiotherapy and Oncology, Vol. 142, , pp. 180–185
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 2020
DOI
10.1016/j.radonc.2019.07.024
ISSN
0167-8140