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Responses to concurrent radiotherapy and hormone-therapy and outcome for large breast cancers in post-menopausal women.
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Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology [Radiother Oncol] 2007 Dec; Vol. 85 (3), pp. 336-45. Date of Electronic Publication: 2007 Oct 29. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate responses and outcome of hormone-therapy (HT) and radiotherapy (RT) given concurrently for large breast cancers in post-menopausal women.<br />Material and Methods: Forty-two breast carcinomas in 41 women were treated with HT and concurrent RT to the breast +/- lymph node bearing areas. For 30 tumours this was followed by breast surgery (with axillary lymph node dissection when the axilla had not been irradiated). RT delivered a median dose to the tumour of 50 Gy (48-66) and 75 Gy (65-84) for, respectively, preoperative and exclusive RT-HT. Median follow-up was 64 months.<br />Results: Out of 42 clinically assessable tumours (after a mean dose of 50 Gy), 9 tumours (21%) had complete clinical responses, 24 (57%) partial responses, 9 (21%) stable disease. Breast-conserving surgery or exclusive RT-HT was possible in 74% of tumours. For 29 patients who underwent breast surgery, the rate of pathological complete responses was 17%. At 50 Gy no skin toxicity higher than grade 2 occurred. Five year OS, RFS and local control were, respectively, 85%, 84% and 97%. Lymphoedema occurred in one patient.<br />Conclusion: Concurrent association of RT-HT demonstrated good efficacy, both in terms of clinical and pathological complete responses. It allowed breast conservation with acceptable tolerance and good 5-year local control.
- Subjects :
- Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anastrozole
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal administration & dosage
Combined Modality Therapy
Estrogen Antagonists administration & dosage
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Nitriles administration & dosage
Postmenopause
Radiotherapy Dosage
Retrospective Studies
Tamoxifen administration & dosage
Treatment Outcome
Triazoles administration & dosage
Breast Neoplasms therapy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0167-8140
- Volume :
- 85
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17967495
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2007.10.003