Moderate hypofractionation remains the standard of care for whole-breast radiotherapy in breast cancer: Considerations regarding FAST and FAST-Forward
Moderate hypofractionation is the standard of care for adjuvant whole-breast radiotherapy
after breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer. Recently, 10-year results from the FAST …
after breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer. Recently, 10-year results from the FAST …
[HTML][HTML] COVID-19: Global radiation oncology's targeted response for pandemic preparedness
As the global COVID-19 pandemic escalates there is a need within radiation oncology to
work to support our patients in the best way possible. Measures are required to reduce …
work to support our patients in the best way possible. Measures are required to reduce …
[PDF][PDF] Breast cancer in geriatric patients: current landscape and future prospects
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women worldwide and more
than half are diagnosed above the age of 60 years. Life expectancy is increasing and the …
than half are diagnosed above the age of 60 years. Life expectancy is increasing and the …
Male breast cancer in the United States: treatment patterns and prognostic factors in the 21st century
Background Male breast cancer (MBC) is a rare disease for which there is limited
understanding of treatment patterns and prognostic factors. Methods Men with TNM stage I …
understanding of treatment patterns and prognostic factors. Methods Men with TNM stage I …
Pre‐treatment systemic immune‐inflammation index is a useful prognostic indicator in patients with breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy
The systemic immune‐inflammation index (SII= N× P/L) based on neutrophil (N), platelet (P)
and lymphocyte (L) counts is used to predict the survival of patients with malignant tumours …
and lymphocyte (L) counts is used to predict the survival of patients with malignant tumours …
Whole breast irradiation in comparison to endocrine therapy in early stage breast cancer—a direct and network meta-analysis of published randomized trials
J Haussmann, W Budach, S Corradini, D Krug, E Bölke… - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary In order to avoid side effects from treatment, patients suffering from breast
cancer with a lower risk of relapse might forgo radiation therapy to the whole breast or …
cancer with a lower risk of relapse might forgo radiation therapy to the whole breast or …
[HTML][HTML] Real de-escalation or escalation in disguise?
The past two decades have seen an unprecedented trend towards de-escalation of surgical
therapy in the setting of early BC, the most prominent examples being the reduction of re …
therapy in the setting of early BC, the most prominent examples being the reduction of re …
Comparison of adverse events in partial-or whole breast radiotherapy: investigation of cosmesis, toxicities and quality of life in a meta-analysis of randomized trials
J Haussmann, W Budach, S Corradini, D Krug… - Radiation …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose/objective Adjuvant whole breast radiotherapy and systemic therapy are part of the
current evidence-based treatment protocols for early breast cancer, after breast-conserving …
current evidence-based treatment protocols for early breast cancer, after breast-conserving …
Adapting care for older cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: Recommendations from the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) COVID-19 …
NML Battisti, AR Mislang, L Cooper… - Journal of geriatric …, 2020 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic poses a barrier to equal and evidence-based management of
cancer in older adults. The International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) formed a panel …
cancer in older adults. The International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) formed a panel …
An aggregated comorbidity measure based on history of filled drug prescriptions: development and evaluation in two separate cohorts
R Gedeborg, M Sund, M Lambe, A Plym… - …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Background: The ability to account for comorbidity when estimating survival in a population
diagnosed with cancer could be improved by using a drug comorbidity index based on filled …
diagnosed with cancer could be improved by using a drug comorbidity index based on filled …