The role of radiotherapy in breast conserving treatment.
Radiotherapy in breast conserving procedures is instrumental for reducing the frequency of a breast relapse, and may even improve survival. The treatment can be associated with morbidity, that is not negligible. A high-quality technique is needed in order to achieve an optimal therapeutic ratio.
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Department of Oncology, University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000517:prevention & control; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects