Abstract Lymphedema is the most dreaded complication of breast cancer surgery. It may result in functional, esthetic, and psychological problems, thereby affecting the quality of life of the breast cancer…
Abstract Partial breast irradiation encompasses a variety of techniques including accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) and intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT). APBI includes multicatheter brachytherapy, applicator based brachytherapy, and external-beam techniques….
Abstract The combination of breast conservation surgery (BCS) and whole breast radiation therapy (WBRT) is an effective alternative to mastectomy for the majority of women with early-stage invasive breast cancer,…
Abstract Radiation therapy is commonly used in early-stage breast cancer treatment but must be delivered carefully to minimize the risks to critical adjacent structures, such as the heart and lung….
Abstract Postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) is an integral component of the multimodal treatment of invasive breast cancer in patients with sufficient risk of harboring a reservoir of locoregional disease despite mastectomy…
Abstract Multiple retrospective studies and prospective randomized trials have clearly established the long-term efficacy of breast conserving surgery and radiotherapy in the management of patients with DCIS. Radiation therapy has…
Abstract This chapter reviews the most commonly used imaging modalities in the screening and diagnosis of breast diseases. Topics discussed include characteristic benign and malignant imaging findings on mammography, breast…
Abstract Although conservative breast surgery is favored for the treatment of early stage breast cancer, mastectomy still has a place in the armamentarium of the surgeon. In the case of…
Abstract Staging of breast cancer is critical for making treatment decisions as well as for prognosis. Staging systems have evolved over time, and most providers caring for patients with breast…
Abstract Just as the surgical management of breast cancer has evolved, so too has the field of breast surgery. Patient and surgeon expectations are no longer limited to recreating a…
