Impact of Radiotherapy Volumes on Late-Term Cosmetic Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients With Unifocal and Multifocal/Multicentric Breast Cancer After Breast-Conserving Surgery.
Pelin AltınokErtuğrul TekçeHuriye Şenay KızıltanZühal GücinAlpaslan MayadağlıPublished in: European journal of breast health (2023)
The size of the boost and inclusion of regional lymphatics in RT significantly impact QOL in patients undergoing BCS. Tumour foci number does not affect cosmetic outcomes. These findings emphasize the need for careful consideration of RT volumes to minimize long-term adverse effects on QOL. Future prospective studies should evaluate early side effects and baseline QOL scores to provide a comprehensive assessment.
Keyphrases
- patients undergoing
- minimally invasive
- early stage
- preterm infants
- radiation therapy
- coronary artery bypass
- emergency department
- locally advanced
- neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- squamous cell carcinoma
- young adults
- skeletal muscle
- metabolic syndrome
- coronary artery disease
- acute coronary syndrome
- surgical site infection
- adverse drug
- glycemic control