Browsing: PMRT

Does hypofractionation increase the risk of complications in women receiving postmastectomy RT after reconstruction? RT CHARM was presented a while…

The Chine phase 3 CHN HYPOPMRT trial comparing 43.5 Gy/15 versus 50 Gy/25 3D-conformal postmastectomy radiation to flat chest walls…

The lungs and heart often get all the attention when optimizing breast radiation plans. But what about the shoulder, which…

Initial abstract reporting of the FABREC trial at ASTRO indicated hypofractionated post-mastectomy radiation (PMRT) in patients with implant or tissue-expander…

This NCDB analysis found that, despite significantly higher rates of positive margins and positive nodes, patients who have nipple sparing…

Top Line: Dose hypofractionated postmastectomy proton therapy reduce complications compared to conventionally fractionated proton therapy?The Study: While hypofractionation is considered…

Top Line: Not for lack of trying, a clear consensus on when to offer post-mastectomy radiation (PMRT) remains elusive.The Study:…

Patients with HER2+ breast cancer can have high rates of response to neoadjuvant systemic therapy. However, it is still uncertain…

Top Line: Have you ever asked why someone decides to use chest wall bolus during post-mastectomy radiation (PMRT)? The Study:…