CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is an effective and stable solution for heart sparing radiotherapy of left sided breast cancer

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is an effective and stable solution for heart sparing radiotherapy of left sided breast cancer

Abstract Purpose Limiting the heart dose in left sided breast cancer radiotherapy is critical. We sought to study the effect of using CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) as an aid in reducing heart dose in breast cancer radiotherapy. Methods Patients with left sided breast cancer receiving ad...

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Main Authors: Aaron M. Allen, Yasmin Korzets Ceder, Tzippy Shochat, Eyal Fenig, Aron Popovtzer, Dimitry Bragilofsky, Adi Alfassy, Helena Allon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Breast Cancer
Radiotherapy
CPAP
Cardiac toxicity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-020-01505-7

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