Regional lymph node radiotherapy in breast cancer: single anterior supraclavicular field vs. two anterior and posterior opposed supraclavicular fields.
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
The treatment of lymph nodes engaged in breast cancer with radiotherapy leads to improved locoregional control and enhanced survival rates in patients after surgery. The aim of this study was to compare two treatment techniques, namely single anterior posterior (AP) supraclavicular field with plan depth and two anterior and posterior opposed (AP/PA) supraclavicular fields. In the study, we also examined the relationships between the depth of supraclavicular lymph nodes (SCLNs) and the diameter of the wall of the chest and body mass index (BMI).
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Mohammad Houshyari, Amir Shahram Yousefi Kashi, Sakineh Soleimani Varaki, Afshin Rakhsha, Eftekhar Rajab Blookat
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- DOI 10.14661/2015.1032-1038
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