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  • Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology

Background:

  • Breast cancer poses a significant global health burden.
  • Postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) is standard for high-risk patients to prevent recurrence.
  • Its use in intermediate-risk cases and alongside breast reconstruction remains debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review controversial aspects of PMRT: use in intermediate-risk disease, integration with breast reconstruction, and hypofractionation.
  • To synthesize current literature and guidelines for these PMRT scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of available and emerging research.
  • Analysis of guidelines pertaining to PMRT indications and practices.
  • Discussion of ongoing clinical trials.

Main Results:

  • Current evidence suggests PMRT may improve survival and decrease locoregional recurrence in intermediate-risk breast cancer.
  • Breast reconstruction timing and type require individualized, multidisciplinary decision-making when PMRT is considered.
  • The safety and efficacy of hypofractionated PMRT are still under investigation.

Conclusions:

  • PMRT shows potential benefit for intermediate-risk breast cancer patients.
  • Personalized approaches are crucial for integrating PMRT with breast reconstruction.
  • Further research is essential to define the role of hypofractionated PMRT.