[Prophylactic axillary radiotherapy for breast cancer]

S Rivera1, G Louvel1, E Rivin Del Campo1

  • 1Département d'oncologie radiothérapie, institut Gustave-Roussy, 114, rue Édouard-Vaillant, 94800 Villejuif, France.

Summary

Adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer improves survival but axillary lymph node irradiation remains controversial. This review guides decisions on axillary radiotherapy based on patient stage and potential toxicity.