Irradiation after BCT: a challenge for the radiation oncologist?
B Pakisch · Senologie - Zeitschrift für Mammadiagnostik und -therapie · 2007 · Heft 09
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Zusammenfassung
After BCT it is the task of the radiation oncologist to deliver a dose high enough to destroy subclinical clonogenic cancer cells in the operated breast. Exact information is mandatory where these cancer cells may be found. With preoperative mammography and/or MR-images, detailed preoperative and perioperative reports the likelihood of „missing“ areas at high risk for recurrence decreases. „Clipping“ of the tumor bed, – which should be carried out routinely in each patient – is mandatory after oncoplastic procedures or skin incisions which do not correspond to the tumor bed. What about time to referral? Because…