Radiation therapy with elective lymph node irradiation for breast cancer: dosimetric study and impact on cardiovascular risk and second neoplasms.
Adriana Aranha Pereira MachadoPolyana Mendes MaiaCassio de Queiroz TannousAntônio Cássio Assis PellizzonFabiana Baroni Alves MakdissiRicardo César FogaroliMichael Jenwei ChenMaria Letícia Gobo SilvaDouglas Guedes de CastroGuilherme Rocha Melo GondimPublished in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2021)
ENI increases the heterogeneity and the doses at the lungs. When recommending ENI, the risks and benefits must be taken into account, considering the oncology factors and the plan of each patient. Special attention must be given to patients who smoke as ENI may lead to a significant increase in MD in the lung and the increased risk of radiation-induced lung cancer may surpass the benefits from this treatment.