Breast cancer afflicts one in eight American women, and is the most common non-cutaneous cancer in women. For this reason, efforts to improve efficacy and reduce toxicity of breast cancer treatment are especially impactful and of utmost importance.
In this series, we will explore the applications and practice as well as future directions of breast cancer radiation oncology. Please join us learning more about the current applications and future directions of radiation treatment in breast cancer treatment.
Breast radiation oncology in the modern era: evolution and advancements
Hypofractionated whole breast radiation: how low can you go?
Accelerated partial breast irradiation: current status and future directions
Postmastectomy radiation: an evolution
Regional nodal irradiation in the setting of sentinel node biopsy
Pre-operative partial breast irradiation: revolutionizing radiation treatment for women with early stage breast cancer
Local therapies for managing oligometastatic breast cancer: a review
Future directions of radiation therapy in the management of breast cancer
Financial toxicity and the economic cost of breast cancer therapy
Disclosure:
The series “Advancements and Opportunities for Breast Irradiation” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Breast Surgery without any sponsorship or funding. Dr. Parul N. Barry and Dr. William Small, Jr. are serving as the unpaid Guest Editors for the series.