Dosimetric Parameters Associated with Radiation-Induced Esophagitis in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Regional Nodal Irradiation

In breast cancer patients with axillary node-positive disease, clinical trials and meta-analyses have demonstrated that regional nodal irradiation (RNI) significantly improves breast cancer outcomes [1 –3]. Irradiation of larger volumes with RNI is associated with increased late toxicities including lymphedema, cardiac toxicity, and pulmonary complications [4–7]. However, RNI is also associated with increased acute toxicities.

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology - November 3, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Alexander Yaney, Ahmet S. Ayan, Xueliang Pan, Sachin Jhawar, Erin Healy, Sasha Beyer, Kylee Lindsey, Karla Kuhn, Kayla Tedrick, Julia R. White, Jose G. Bazan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research