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Old 02-08-2010, 04:11 AM   #1
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Radiotherapy For Breast Cancer: A Lower Overall Dose Given In Fewer, Larger Doses Can

An article published Online First in The Lancet Oncology reports that radiotherapy for breast cancer patients given as a lower overall dose in fewer higher doses (hypofractionated) compared with the international standard treatment, does not seem to increase adverse symptoms. Also, according to the self-reported experience of patients, it does not result in worse body image...

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