Two-year Follow-up of Volumetric-modulated Arc Therapy for Treating Internal Mammary Nodes in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
- 주제(키워드) VMAT , breast cancer , internal mammary nodes
- 등재 SCIE, SCOPUS
- 발행기관 INT INST ANTICANCER RESEARCH
- 발행년도 2016
- 총서유형 Journal
- URI http://www.dcollection.net/handler/ewha/000000140238
- 본문언어 영어
- Published As http://dx.doi.org/10.21873/anticanres.11047
초록/요약
Background/Aim: We evaluated dosimetric and clinical results of volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) treating internal mammary nodes (IMNs) in patients with locally advanced breast cancer. Patients and Methods: Between July 2012 and December 2013, treatment outcomes of 31 patients with stage III breast cancer treated with postoperative radiotherapy including the IMN field using VMAT were analyzed. Results: The median follow-up was 25.2 months. VMAT showed good homogeneity and improved conformity. The incidence of lung toxicity of grade 2 or more was 3.2%, and cardiac toxicity was not observed. No patient developed local recurrence. Conclusion: VMAT appears safe for the treatment of locally advanced breast cancer including the IMN field.
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