Journal article
A Meta-Analysis of Trials of Partial Breast Irradiation
Abstract
PURPOSE: Partial breast irradiation (PBI) is the delivery of radiation therapy (RT) limited to the tumor bed after breast conserving surgery. The results of recent trials of PBI compared with whole breast irradiation (WBI) have suggested conflicting results with respect to local control and toxicity. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to assess effectiveness of PBI and to compare the different techniques.
METHODS AND MATERIALS: A …
Authors
Goldberg M; Bridhikitti J; Khan AJ; McGale P; Whelan TJ
Journal
International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics, Vol. 115, No. 1, pp. 60–72
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 2023
DOI
10.1016/j.ijrobp.2022.09.062
ISSN
0360-3016