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Radiation therapy for breast cancer
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021.
Current Opinion in Oncology
|December 1, 1992
Summary
Radiation therapy for invasive breast cancer shows established local control and survival benefits. Current research focuses on patient selection, minimizing complications, and improving cosmetic outcomes for breast cancer treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Breast Cancer Research
Background:
- Established efficacy of radiation therapy for invasive breast cancer regarding local control and survival.
- Shift in focus towards optimizing treatment selection and minimizing adverse effects in breast cancer care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight current research trends in breast cancer radiation therapy.
- To identify areas requiring further investigation, including ductal carcinoma in situ treatment and adjuvant therapy sequencing.
Main Methods:
- Review of current radiation literature for breast cancer.
- Analysis of recent reports focusing on patient selection and treatment optimization.
Main Results:
- Radiation therapy is a well-established modality for invasive breast cancer.
- Ongoing research aims to refine patient selection criteria and improve treatment outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The optimal management of ductal carcinoma in situ requires further study.
- The sequencing of adjuvant chemotherapy and primary radiation in breast-conserving surgery is an emerging area for research.