Acute toxicity and health-related quality of life after accelerated whole breast irradiation in 5 fractions with simultaneous integrated boost.

CONCLUSION: In this single institute study, acute toxicity of accelerated breast radiotherapy in 5 fractions over 10-12 days seems to compare favourably to hypofractionated breast radiotherapy in 15 fractions. Less breast edema, dermatitis, desquamation, breast pain and fatigue are seen. Social and physical functioning are also less disturbed and patients have a better future perspective.
PMID: 33401157 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Breast - December 24, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Van Hulle H, Vakaet V, Monten C, Deseyne P, Schoepen M, Colman C, Paelinck L, Van Greveling A, Post G, Speleers B, Vandecasteele K, Mareel M, De Neve W, Veldeman L Tags: Breast Source Type: research