Journal article
Current challenges and future perspectives of radiotherapy for locally advanced breast cancer
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To discuss current issues in the field of radiation oncology for locally advanced breast cancer (LABC).
RECENT FINDINGS: Large randomized studies involving nodal irradiation have recently been completed. The incremental benefit of treating the internal mammary nodes (IMNs) remains controversial. A randomized study specifically evaluating internal mammary node radiation (IMNR) failed to demonstrate significant benefit. A high …
Authors
Ghiam AF; Spayne J; Lee J
Journal
Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 46–52
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
March 2014
DOI
10.1097/spc.0000000000000032
ISSN
1751-4258