title: Cardiac Toxicity after Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer: Myths and Facts.
abstract: Radiotherapy is an important component in the multidisciplinary treatment of breast cancer. In recent years, the cardiac risks of radiation have been discussed several times. This problem has long been known and resolved from the radiotherapeutic point of view. The current data is briefly described here.
authors.affiliation: Zentrum für Strahlentherapie und Radioonkologie, Bremen/Westerstede, Germany ; Klinik für Strahlentherapie, Karl-Lennert-Krebscentrum, Universität Kiel, Germany.
authors.forename: Mirko
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nitsche
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Strahlentherapie, Karl-Lennert-Krebscentrum, Universität Kiel, Germany.
authors.forename: René
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pahl
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Strahlentherapie, Karl-Lennert-Krebscentrum, Universität Kiel, Germany.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Huber
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Strahlentherapie, Karl-Lennert-Krebscentrum, Universität Kiel, Germany.
authors.forename: Kirsten
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Eilf
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Strahlentherapie, Karl-Lennert-Krebscentrum, Universität Kiel, Germany.
authors.forename: Juergen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dunst
keywords: Breast cancer Cardiotoxicity Radiotherapy