Intensity-modulated radiotherapy for early-stage breast cancer after breast-conserving surgery / 国际肿瘤学杂志

ABSTRACT

Conventional radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery is generally delivered to the overall breast over a period of 5 to 6 weeks,but its negative effects are significant.With the development of radiotherapy techniques,achieving optimal curative effect with least invasion becomes the researchers aims.Intensitymodulated radiotherapy(IMRT) has come to the forefront as a potential alternative.IMRT attracts more and more attention ,and has a promising perspect.IMRT may become the standard treatment for early-stage breast cancer after breast conservation treatment.