Impact of Radiation Therapy on Scleroderma and Cancer Outcomes in Scleroderma Patients with Breast Cancer

ConclusionThese data suggest that radiation injury causing local tissue fibrosis is not inevitable in SSc patients with breast cancer, occurring in ~50% of cases without evidence of lung or generalized skin disease flare. Therefore, the use of RT for breast cancer is considered an option based on the informed patient's preference.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - January 5, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Dhaval J. Shah, Ram Hirpara, Corrie L. Poelman, Adrianne Woods, Laura K. Hummers, Fredrick M. Wigley, Jean L. Wright, Arti Parekh, Virginia D. Steen, Robyn T. Domsic, Ami A. Shah Tags: Original Article Source Type: research