Radiation therapy in the management of locally advanced and disseminated breast cancer
- 15 August 1980
- Vol. 46 (S4), 1075-1078
- https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-0142(19800815)46:4+<1075::aid-cncr2820461336>3.0.co;2-l
Abstract
Radiation therapy should be fully used in the management of advanced breast cancer. Locally advanced primary or recurrent carcinoma, with limited extent, should be treated aggressively, aimed at permanent control. Palliative treatment of incurable or metastatic lesions relieves symptoms and improves patients' quality of survival. Some metastatic lesions involving vital structures may create emergencies. Prompt institution of radiation therapy may reverse the serious complications and save the patient's life.Keywords
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