Altered fractionation in radiation therapy for breast cancer in the elderly: are we moving forward?

ABSTRACT: Radiotherapy is a pivotal treatment for treating breast cancer. However, its role in the management of elderly patients is still under debate. Some authors suggest be avoided after surgery for early stage, some others advocate its adoption. For breast cancer treatment different schedules are used both for whole and partial breast irradiation, in adjuvant as well as definitive setting. Which one is better for elderly patients is a controversial topic. Numerous studies focused on both moderate or extreme hypofractionated irradiation have been published. However, only few addressed the topic on elderly patient population. The data on hypofractionated radiotherapy showed that for whole breast, locoregional and post-mastectomy treatment, this approach is a valid option reporting similar efficac

SUBMITTER: Pinzi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8797773 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature