Medical factors influencing decision making regarding radiation therapy for breast cancer

Radiation therapy is an important and effective adjuvant therapy for breast cancer. Numerous health conditions may affect medical decisions regarding tolerance of breast radiation therapy. These factors must be considered during the decision-making process after breast-conserving surgery or mastecto...

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Autores principales: Dilaveri, Christina A, Sandhu, Nicole P, Neal, Lonzetta, Neben-Wittich, Michelle A, Hieken, Tina J, Mac Bride, Maire Brid, Wahner-Roedler, Dietlind L, Ghosh, Karthik
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2014
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Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4242405/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25429241
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IJWH.S71591
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Sumario:Radiation therapy is an important and effective adjuvant therapy for breast cancer. Numerous health conditions may affect medical decisions regarding tolerance of breast radiation therapy. These factors must be considered during the decision-making process after breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy for breast cancer. Here, we review currently available evidence focusing on medical conditions that may affect the patient–provider decision-making process regarding the use of radiation therapy.

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