Evaluation of standard tangential irradiation versus breast ring technique using three-dimensional tools in cancerous large breasts

Bora H., Akmansu M., Gurel O.

TUMORI, vol.89, no.5, pp.510-513, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 89 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/030089160308900509
  • Journal Name: TUMORI
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.510-513
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aims and background. In patients with large breasts, tangential irradiation after lumpectomy is technically difficult. Tangential plans of large breasts comprise a large volume of the lung, axilla and heart, as well as an important volume of the opposite breast and lung.