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Angiosarcoma after breast-conserving therapy: experience with hyperfractionated radiotherapy.

Steven J Feigenberg1, Nancy Price Mendenhall, John D Reith

  • 1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0385, USA.

International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics
|February 19, 2002
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Hyperfractionated radiotherapy (RT) combined with surgery shows promising results for angiosarcoma after breast cancer treatment. This approach effectively controls rapidly growing tumors, leading to disease-free survival in patients.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Angiosarcoma can occur after breast-conserving therapy for early-stage breast cancer.
  • Management of post-therapy angiosarcoma presents significant challenges due to rapid proliferation and recurrence.
  • Atypical vascular hyperplasia may precede angiosarcoma development.

Observation:

  • Three cases of angiosarcoma post-breast-conserving therapy were treated.
  • Initial treatment involved radical surgery, but recurrences were rapid (1-2 months).
  • Hyperfractionated radiotherapy (RT) was employed due to aggressive tumor growth.

Findings:

  • Two patients underwent resection after RT; specimens showed no high-grade angiosarcoma.
  • All three patients achieved disease-free survival at 22, 38, and 39 months post-treatment.

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  • Hyperfractionated RT demonstrated effectiveness against rapidly proliferating angiosarcoma.

    • Implications:

    • Hyperfractionated RT followed by surgery is a recommended treatment strategy for angiosarcoma.
    • This combined approach enhances disease control and facilitates removal of reirradiated tissue.
    • Effective management of post-therapy angiosarcoma can improve patient outcomes.