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A Nationwide Survey of UK Oncologists’ Views on the Choice of Radiotherapy Regime for the Reconstructed Chest Wall in Breast Cancer Patients
Joint Authors
Davis, Nicola
Jyothirmayi, Rema
Source
International Journal of Breast Cancer
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-01-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aims.
This paper describes a UK survey of the choice of radiotherapy regime for the reconstructed chest wall in breast cancer patients.
Questions focused on which fractionation regime consultants choose, their reasons for this, whether the type of reconstruction influences their choice, and whether bolus is used in patients who have undergone immediate reconstructive surgery.
Materials and Methods.
Between July 2014 and July 2015 a survey was sent by email to UK consultant radiation oncologists treating breast cancer.
Results.
The response rate was 73%.
67% of respondents use 40 Gray (Gy) in 15 fractions, with 22% using 50 Gy in 25 fractions and 7% using other regimes.
For 90% of consultants the type of reconstruction did not influence their decision regarding choice of fractionation.
83% of respondents do not usually use a bolus for chest wall radiotherapy in patients who have had immediate reconstructive surgery.
Conclusions.
This survey illustrates there is variation in practice in the management of patients with breast cancer who have undergone immediate reconstructive surgery in the UK.
There is a need for further research to determine which fractionation regime is optimal, whether the type of surgery is relevant, and whether bolus should be added.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Davis, Nicola& Jyothirmayi, Rema. 2017. A Nationwide Survey of UK Oncologists’ Views on the Choice of Radiotherapy Regime for the Reconstructed Chest Wall in Breast Cancer Patients. International Journal of Breast Cancer،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1159577
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Davis, Nicola& Jyothirmayi, Rema. A Nationwide Survey of UK Oncologists’ Views on the Choice of Radiotherapy Regime for the Reconstructed Chest Wall in Breast Cancer Patients. International Journal of Breast Cancer No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1159577
American Medical Association (AMA)
Davis, Nicola& Jyothirmayi, Rema. A Nationwide Survey of UK Oncologists’ Views on the Choice of Radiotherapy Regime for the Reconstructed Chest Wall in Breast Cancer Patients. International Journal of Breast Cancer. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1159577
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1159577