Journal article
Predictors of Adverse Cosmetic Outcome in the RAPID Trial: An Exploratory Analysis
Abstract
PURPOSE: To evaluate factors associated with adverse cosmesis outcome in breast cancer patients randomized to accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) using 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy or whole-breast irradiation in the RAPID (Randomized Trial of Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation) trial.
METHODS AND MATERIALS: Subjects were trial participants with nurse-assessed global cosmetic scores at baseline and at 3 years. Adverse …
Authors
Peterson D; Truong PT; Parpia S; Olivotto IA; Berrang T; Kim D-H; Kong I; Germain I; Nichol A; Akra M
Journal
International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics, Vol. 91, No. 5, pp. 968–976
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2015
DOI
10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.12.040
ISSN
0360-3016