Cancer Radiation

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It is clear that lumpectomy followed by breast radiation therapy is equivalent to modified radical mastectomy as a treatment for primary breast cancer. However, given that the indications for adjuvant therapy are continuing to evolve and that such treatment may influence the local recurrence rate, several studies have addressed the question of whether the use of adjuvant tamoxifen therapy makes the use of radiation therapy unnecessary. Two studies reported recently reach the conclusion that the indication for breast radiation therapy differs in women who are 50-70 years of age and those who are older than 70 years.

Adjuvant therapy for localized breast cancer: radiation therapy improves disease control in women over age 50 years, but not in women over age 70 years

Learn about the radiation therapy provided at WellSpan for breast cancer patients and hear first hand patient experiences.

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It is clear that lumpectomy followed by breast radiation therapy is equivalent to modified radical mastectomy as a treatment for primary breast cancer. However, given that the indications for adjuvant therapy are continuing to evolve and that such treatment may influence the local recurrence rate, several studies have addressed the question of whether the use of adjuvant tamoxifen therapy makes the use of radiation therapy unnecessary. Two studies reported recently reach the conclusion that the indication for breast radiation therapy differs in women who are 50-70 years of age and those who are older than 70 years.

Adjuvant therapy for localized breast cancer: radiation therapy improves disease control in women over age 50 years, but not in women over age 70 years

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Abstract: It is clear that lumpectomy followed by breast radiation therapy is equivalent to modified radical mastectomy as a treatment for primary breast cancer. However, given that the indications for adjuvant therapy are continuing to evolve and that such treatment may influence the local recurrence rate, several studies have addressed the question of whether the use of adjuvant tamoxifen therapy makes the use of radiation therapy unnecessary. Two studies reported recently reach the conclusion that the indication for breast radiation therapy differs in women who are 50-70 years of age and those who are older than 70 years.

Adjuvant therapy for localized breast cancer: radiation therapy improves disease control in women over age 50 years, but not in women over age 70 years

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Local recurrence of breast cancer is a harbinger of systemic disease, and much of the treatment approach to breast cancer is aimed at preventing local recurrence. Several large randomized trials have studied the effect of local/regional radiation therapy on breast cancer recurrence rates.

Radiation therapy may improve survival of premenopausal women with breast cancer involving axillary lymph nodes

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Abstract: It is clear that lumpectomy followed by breast radiation therapy is equivalent to modified radical mastectomy as a treatment for primary breast cancer. However, given that the indications for adjuvant therapy are continuing to evolve and that such treatment may influence the local recurrence rate, several studies have addressed the question of whether the use of adjuvant tamoxifen therapy makes the use of radiation therapy unnecessary. Two studies reported recently reach the conclusion that the indication for breast radiation therapy differs in women who are 50-70 years of age and those who are older than 70 years.

Adjuvant therapy for localized breast cancer: radiation therapy improves disease control in women over age 50 years, but not in women over age 70 years

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Approximately 1 in 8 women will hear, “You have breast cancer.” When Linda Sadler heard those words on August 18, 2009, her life did changed direction forever.

Keeping a journal to document every twist and turn, Linda takes the reader on a honest journey — from her initial diagnosis,
to her decision to have a double mastectomy, and her healing process.

Using humor to diffuse the dark shadows that come with this disease, Linda candidly shares what she discovered about breast cancer, and more importantly the strength and hope she found deep within her to face it head on and win.

One Lump or Two?

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Local recurrence of breast cancer is a harbinger of systemic disease, and much of the treatment approach to breast cancer is aimed at preventing local recurrence. Several large randomized trials have studied the effect of local/regional radiation therapy on breast cancer recurrence rates.

Radiation therapy may improve survival of premenopausal women with breast cancer involving axillary lymph nodes

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Abstract: It is clear that lumpectomy followed by breast radiation therapy is equivalent to modified radical mastectomy as a treatment for primary breast cancer. However, given that the indications for adjuvant therapy are continuing to evolve and that such treatment may influence the local recurrence rate, several studies have addressed the question of whether the use of adjuvant tamoxifen therapy makes the use of radiation therapy unnecessary. Two studies reported recently reach the conclusion that the indication for breast radiation therapy differs in women who are 50-70 years of age and those who are older than 70 years.

Adjuvant therapy for localized breast cancer: radiation therapy improves disease control in women over age 50 years, but not in women over age 70 years

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Local recurrence of breast cancer is a harbinger of systemic disease, and much of the treatment approach to breast cancer is aimed at preventing local recurrence. Several large randomized trials have studied the effect of local/regional radiation therapy on breast cancer recurrence rates.

Radiation therapy may improve survival of premenopausal women with breast cancer involving axillary lymph nodes