Adjuvant radiotherapy after conservative surgery for breast cancer: is it always necessary?

Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 2003 May;15(3):139-43. doi: 10.1053/clon.2002.0134.

Abstract

Breast irradiation is used to reduce the risk of within-breast recurrence following conservative surgery. This review examines factors--particularly patient age--that may be used to select patients at low risk of local failure where radiotherapy may not be necessary.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mastectomy, Segmental*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local*
  • Patient Selection
  • Prognosis
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant*
  • Risk Factors