[The role of radiotherapy in the conservative treatment of primary breast cancer].
The role of radiotherapy in the breast-conserving treatment of the primary breast cancer is stated. We are deliberate in introducing the new and less aggressive treatment. Listed are the points of argument about the application of this therapy among breast surgeons and radiotherapists in Japan. However, it is necessary for us radiotherapists to treat patients, in close cooperation with breast surgeons and pathologists.
Ikeda
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H
Masaki
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N
D001365:Axilla; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage