How Does MR Imaging Help Care for My Breast Cancer Patient? Perspective of a Radiation Oncologist.

How Does MR Imaging Help Care for My Breast Cancer Patient? Perspective of a Radiation Oncologist. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2018 May;26(2):295-302 Authors: Christopherson KM, Smith BD Abstract Radiation therapy is used in many cases of both early and late breast cancer. The authors examine the role of MR imaging as it pertains to radiotherapy planning and treatment approaches for patients with breast cancer. MR imaging can assist the radiation oncologist in determining the best radiation approach and in creating treatment planning volumes. MR imaging may be useful in the setting of accelerated partial breast irradiation. Radiation oncologists should attend to MR breast images, when obtained, to ensure that these imaging findings are taken into consideration when developing a radiation therapy plan. PMID: 29622135 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical Genitourinary Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am Source Type: research