Are Patients Getting Outdated Advice about radiation therapy

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edited January 2015 in Clinical Trials, Research News, Podcasts, and Study Results

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Radiology/TherapeuticR...

A radiation oncologist reviews the evidence for hypofractionation used in early stage breast cancer patients.


These are quotes of action points posted with the article......

  • "Note that this perspective piece suggests that the use of conventional 6-week radiation courses for early-stage breast cancer after lumpectomy are outmoded."
  • "Be aware that physician experience with a technology often plays a role in treatment decisions, regardless of the prevailing evidence"
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