“Radiation is very effective at treating cancer cells, which typically divide quicker, whereas normal tissues are affected to a much lesser degree,” said Dr. Mutter in 2023. “So we’re able to give a relatively modest dose of radiation after surgery to reduce the risk of breast cancer ...
"In our data, the main risks of breast cancer radiotherapy were cardiac mortality and lung cancer, and in nonsmokers, even taking those two risks together, the overall absolute risk was well under 1%, and that's good news for many women," said Carolyn Taylor, MD, a radiation oncologist a...
Radiation therapy plays a crucial role in the treatment of advanced stage breast cancer with improved outcomes and overall survival. Although radiation treatment is critical in decreasing rates of locdoi:10.1007/978-3-319-18726-6_111Springer International PublishingJournal of the American College of ...
Breast cancer treatments that could cause hair loss include chemo, radiation, hormonal therapy, and targeted therapy. Not everyone will lose their hair during cancer treatment. It depends on the type of treatment and the dose. Your doctor can tell you if you can expect hair loss. Talk to the...
B. In vitro radiosensitivity of human diploid fibroblasts derived from women with unusually sensitive clinical responses to definitive radiation therapy for breast cancer. Rad. Res. 121, 227–231 (1990). Pioneering study that initiated a whole field of research on the potential association between ...
Researchers found that patients who exercised recovered from cancer-related fatigue more quickly during and after radiation therapy compared to the control group. Exercisers also saw a significant increase in health-related quality of life, which could include measures of emotional, physical and social...
With the development of radiotherapeutic oncology, computer technology and medical imaging technology, radiation therapy has made great progress. Research on the impact and the specific mechanism of radiation on tumors has become a central topic in cancer therapy. According to the traditional view, rad...
While breast cancer therapy has greatly improved and is leading to increased cancer cure rates, side effects of breast cancer therapy are also common. This chapter serves as an introduction to cardiovascular sequelae of breast cancer treatment with anthracyclines, hormonal therapy, radiation therapy, ...
Stay out of the sun as much as possible. Cover the area getting radiation with clothing or hats to protect it. Ask the doctor about using sunscreen if you must be outdoors. If you’re having radiation therapy forbreast cancer, try not to wear a bra. If that isn't possible, wear a ...
Yoga may enhance energy and a bring about a greater sense of well-being. In 2006, research from the University of Texas indicated that yoga helped women going through radiation for breast cancer. They were able to function better day-to-day, they slept better and they had elevated moods...