Gynecology Book

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Breast Radiation Therapy

Aka: Breast Radiation Therapy
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  1. Indications
    1. Breast Cancer (often performed with Breast Lumpectomy)
    2. Highest benefit groups
      1. Four or more positive lymph nodes
      2. Advanced primary tumor
        1. Tumor larger than 5 cm diameter
        2. Tumor invading skin or musculature
  2. Course
    1. Five days per week for 6 weeks
  3. Dose
    1. Up to 6,000 Centigray over the 6 week treatment
  4. Adverse Effects
    1. Local Sunburn
    2. Fatigue (can be quite limiting)

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