Radiotherapeutic Options for Symptom Control in Breast Cancer.
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SUMMARY: The majority of breast cancer patients will require radiation therapy at some time during the course of their disease. An estimated 30-50% of all radiation treatments are of palliative nature, either to alleviate symptoms or prophylactic to prevent deterioration of quality of life due to locally progressive disease. Radiotherapy is a locally effective tool, and typically causes no systemic and mostly mild acute side effects. The following article provides an overview of options and decision-making in palliative radiotherapy for symptom control.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Breast care
دوره 6 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011