The use of radiotherapy for early breast cancer in woman at different ages

Clin Transl Oncol. 2014 Aug;16(8):680-5. doi: 10.1007/s12094-014-1164-z. Epub 2014 Mar 19.

Abstract

Age is an important feature at the time of early breast cancer diagnosis. Radiotherapy is a mandatory component of treatment for breast-conserving strategies in early disease stages. Breast radiotherapy has rapidly evolved in the last 20 years. A tendency to less treatment volume (partial-breast irradiation) and less treatment time (hypofractionation) is consolidated in modern radiation oncology practice. Age and risk for local recurrence guide the decision-making process to electro-optimal treatment. Radiotherapy technological versatility offers multiple options for individualized (risk-age adapted) recommendations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant / standards*