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 …
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 …
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 …
[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 …
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 …
Older cancer patients and COVID‐19 outbreak: practical considerations and recommendations
A Brunello, A Galiano, S Finotto, S Monfardini… - Cancer …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Since the COVID‐19 outbreak started, it has been affecting mainly older individuals. Among
the most vulnerable older individuals are those with cancer. Many published guidelines and …
the most vulnerable older individuals are those with cancer. Many published guidelines and …
[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 …
Comparing local and systemic control between partial-and whole-breast radiotherapy in low-risk breast cancer—A meta-analysis of randomized trials
J Haussmann, W Budach, V Strnad, S Corradini… - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This meta-analysis compares the treatment results of partial-breast
radiotherapy to those of whole-breast radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery in early …
radiotherapy to those of whole-breast radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery in early …