Hypofractionated radiation should be the standard for early BC

Fallleaves

Another study saying the shorter, more intense hypofractionated radiation course is just as effective as the 6 week course the majority of women in the U.S. get.

"Early-stage breast cancer patients receiving a shorter course of whole breast radiation with higher radiation doses per fraction reported equivalent cosmetic, functional and pain outcomes over time as those receiving a longer, lower-dose per fraction course of treatment, according to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center."

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/1606...

This follows several other studies done in Britain (where it is now the standard) showing that the shorter radiation course had equivalent outcomes compared to the longer course, except for a slightly lower risk of recurrence (after 10 years) in patients getting the shorter course.

http://www.onclive.com/conference-coverage/mbcc-20...

Seems like this would be a win-win, easier for patients to complete the shorter treatment, and cheaper for the insurance companies.