Medical factors influencing decision making regarding radiation therapy for breast cancer

Christina A. Dilaveri; Nicole P. Sandhu; Lonzetta Neal; Michelle A. Neben-Wittich; Tina J. Hieken; Maire Brid Mac Bride; Dietlind L. Wahner-Roedler; Karthik Ghosh

doi:10.2147/IJWH.S71591

Medical factors influencing decision making regarding radiation therapy for breast cancer

Christina A. Dilaveri, Nicole P. Sandhu, Lonzetta Neal, Michelle A. Neben-Wittich, Tina J. Hieken, Maire Brid Mac Bride, Dietlind L. Wahner-Roedler, Karthik Ghosh

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Abstract

Radiation therapy is an important and effective adjuvant therapy for breast cancer. Numerous health conditions may affect medical decisions regarding tolerance of breast radiation therapy. These factors must be considered during the decision-making process after breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy for breast cancer. Here, we review currently available evidence focusing on medical conditions that may affect the patient–provider decision-making process regarding the use of radiation therapy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	945-954
Number of pages	10
Journal	International Journal of Women's Health
Volume	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2147/IJWH.S71591
State	Published - Nov 19 2014

Keywords

Cardiac devices
Connective tissue disease
Prior radiation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Oncology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maternity and Midwifery

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