Risk of ischemic heart disease after radiotherapy for ductal carcinoma in situ
ConclusionsThe risk of IHD was lower for women with DCIS allocated to RT compared to non-irradiated women and to the comparison cohort, probably due to patient selection. Comparison of RT by laterality did not show any over-risk for irradiation of the left breast.
Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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