The Factors affecting Cosmetic effect after Breast Conserving Surgery and Adjuvant Radiotherapy of Early Stage Breast Cancer
2007
Abstract
Breast conserving surgery followed by adjuvant radiotherapy and eventually by systemic treatment represent the current trend in therapy of the early-stage breast carcinoma. Local control and the final cosmetic effect are important factors in breast conserving therapeutic approaches.
Patients and Methods: We evaluated 215 patients who underwent breast conserving surgery (BCS) followed by adjuvant radiotherapy in our institute between October 1996 and February 2004. External beam radiotherapy (EBRT) was performed using a Cobalt-60 or linear accelerator, the boost was administered via high dose rate interstitial brachytherapy (HDR BRT) employing the Gammamed afterloading system.