Breast radiotherapy in elderly women: myths, controversies, and current techniques in the adjuvant setting.

ABSTRACT: In developed countries, breast cancer (BC) is the most common type of cancer in women, mainly affecting patients over age 60. Due to the increasing life expectancy and population ageing, the incidence of BC is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. However, no standardized clinical guidelines are available to assist in decision-making in elderly patients. Moreover, there is a lack of quality scientific evidence to guide treatment selection in this patient population, who are underrepresented in clinical trials. Consequently, up to 50% of elderly women are treated suboptimally, which implies a worse prognosis and survival. Given that the current estimated life expectancy of a healthy 70-year-old woman is 15 years, any treatment capable of reducing the likelihood of disease

SUBMITTER: Diaz Gavela AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8797447 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature