Breast cancer radiotherapy during surgery could ease treatment

Two new studies published in leading journals this week show how a "one-stop" targeted radiotherapy given during lumpectomy may offer some patients with early-stage breast cancer a viable alternative to current treatments. Experts say the approach looks promising but more research is needed to identify which patients are most likely to benefit. Most women with breast cancer who undergo lumpectomy or partial mastectomy also undergo a course of radiation delivered to the whole of the affected breast...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Breast Cancer Source Type: news