Utilization and predictors of postmastectomy radiation receipt in an Oncology Center in Zimbabwe.
Fallon E ChipidzaMelinda MushongaCaroline KandaShirley ChibondaHari S IyerMichael P DykstraNtokozo NdlovuAnna M NyakabauJennifer R BellonShekinah N ElmorePublished in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2021)
PMRT was utilized in 33% of those meeting NCCN criteria. Missing grade and no endocrine therapy receipt were associated with reduced likelihood of PMRT utilization. In addition to practice adjustments such as increasing hypofractionation and increasing patient access to standard oncologic testing at diagnosis could increase postmastectomy utilization.