The role of radiation therapy in the management of breast cancer in South Dakota.
Radiation therapy has a pivotal role in the management of lung, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer. It is frequently used with curative intent as a single treatment modality or, more frequently, combined with chemotherapy and/or surgery. Radiotherapy also provides effective palliation of symptoms caused by locally advanced or metastatic disease. In this article, we review the role of radiation in the treatment of breast cancer.
Swartz
Michael J
MJ
John T Vucurevich Cancer Care Institute, USA.
Petereit
Daniel G
DG
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000628:therapy; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013023:South Dakota / Q000453:epidemiology