Moderately hypofractionated post-operative radiation therapy for breast cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We provide a critical assessment regarding current evidence for the use of moderately hypofractionated irradiation for patients with breast cancer. The aim of the study was to summarize the available evidence regarding outcomes after moderately hypofractionated compared with conventional radiation doses in the post-operative treatment of patients with breast cancer.

Material and methods

The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE and LILACS databases were searched until March 25, 2021. All randomized phase 3 clinical trials that compared moderately hypofractionated with conventional radiation doses in the post-operative treatment of patients with breast cancer were selected. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systemati

SUBMITTER: Marta GN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9073333 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature