title: Current indications for post-mastectomy radiation.
abstract: It has been long established that post-mastectomy radiotherapy reduces the risk of locoregional failure. A survival advantage, however, has only recently been demonstrated. We here provide a review of the literature as regards to the current indications for post-mastectomy radiotherapy.
authors.affiliation: Academic Oncology Unit, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2RN, UK. amakris@nhs.net.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vilarino-Varela
authors.forename: Yaw Sinn
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Chin
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Makris