Implementation of 26 Gy in five fractions over 1 week adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer: Prospective report of acute skin toxicity and consideration of resource implications

Implementation of 26 Gy in five fractions over 1 week adjuvant radiotherapy for breast cancer: Prospective report of acute skin toxicity and consideration of resource implications

Purpose: In March 2020, a 1-week adjuvant breast radiotherapy schedule, 26 Gy in 5 fractions, was adopted to reduce the risk of COVID19 for staff and patients. This study quantifies acute toxicity rates and the effect on linac capacity. Materials and methods: This is a report of consecutive patients...

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Main Authors: K. Nugent, E. Quinlan, S. Cleary, H. O'Driscoll, C. Rohan, J. Trousdell, J. Williams, M. Dunne, O McArdle, F.K. Duane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-02-01
Series:Breast
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Adjuvant radiotherapy
Ultrafractionation
Acute toxicity
Resource implications
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960977622002077

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