Oncology
Research from University of Michigan, Department of Radiation Oncology reveals new findings on oncology
Published in Clinical Oncology Week, November 6th, 2006
Researchers detail in "Planning the breast tumor bed boost: changes in the excision cavity volume and surgical scar location after breast-conserving surgery and whole-breast irradiation," new data in oncology. According to a study from the United States, "The aims of this study were to determine the changes in breast and excision cavity volumes after whole-breast irradiation and the adequacy of using the surgical scar to guide boost planning. A total of 30 women consecutively treated for 31 breast cancers were included in this study. Simulation CT scans were performed before and after whole-breast irradiation."
"CT breast volumes were delineated using clinically defined...
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