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Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy: A Practical Guide for Technical Applications

Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy: A Practical Guide for Technical Applications

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Provide an extensive overview of modern breast cancer radiation therapy (RT), emphasizing the multidisciplinary approach necessary for optimal patient care. Key topics include the technical aspects of RT planning and delivery, detailing volumes, dosimetry, and advanced techniques like IMRT, VMAT, and partial breast irradiation. Crucially, the text addresses quality assurance (QA) and patient safety throughout the treatment workflow, covering risk mitigation and the assessment and management of acute and late toxicities such as radiation dermatitis and lymphedema. Furthermore, the documents explore clinical decision-making, highlighting evidence-based guidelines, the role of systemic therapies, and the necessity of incorporating patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) into shared decision processes.

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