Abstract
The majority of breast cancer patients will require radiation therapy at some time during the course of their disease. An estimated 30-50% of all radiation treatments are of palliative nature, either to alleviate symptoms or prophylactic to prevent deterioration of quality of life due to locally progressive disease. Radiotherapy is a locally effective tool, and typically causes no systemic and mostly mild acute side effects. The following article provides an overview of options and decision-making in palliative radiotherapy for symptom control.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Breast Care |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 14-19 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 1661-3791 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 02.2011 |