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Breast Cancer
Reports advance knowledge in breast cancer research
February 9th, 2006
Reports from Denmark and Italy highlight recent research on breast cancer. Study 1: The dosimetric benefits of free breathing (FIB) gated breast cancer radiotherapy was demonstrated. "Adjuvant radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer implies a risk of late cardiac and pulmonary toxicity. This is the first study to evaluate cardiopulmonary dose sparing of breathing adapted radiotherapy (BART) using free breathing gating, and to compare this respiratory technique with voluntary breath-hold," scientists in Denmark reported. "Seventeen patients were CT-scanned during non-coached breathing maneuver including FIB,...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-02-09)
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