OVERVIEW

Delivery of Adjuvant Radiation in 5 Days or Less After Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer: a Systematic Review is organized by American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

Course opens: 03/11/2022
Course expires: 03/10/2024

Description :
This journal activity provides practitioners with the knowledge needed to understand which schedules and modalities for delivering ultra-short breast radiotherapy are associated with the most favorable recurrence and toxicity profiles compared to conventionally fractionation and moderately accelerated regimens.

Learning Objectives :
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Categorize approaches to ultra-short breast radiotherapy based on schedule and radiotherapy technique.
• Compare rates of recurrence and toxicity between ultra-short, moderately accelerated, and conventionally fractionated whole and partial breast radiotherapy techniques.
• Counsel patients on recurrence and toxicity outcomes of ultra-short breast radiotherapy options.

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