Overview Print Section Listen As a discipline, radiation oncology primarily deals with the use of ionizing radiation in the treatment of malignant diseases. Occasionally therapeutic doses of radiation may be…
Correction of Partial Breast Deformities with the Lipomodeling Technique: Introduction Print Section Listen Moderate sequelae of conservative treatment of breast cancer are a real challenge for the surgeon.1 No technique…
Total Breast Reconstruction Using Autologous Tissue: TRAM, DIEP, and SIEA Flaps: Introduction Print Section Listen The role of autologous tissue for total breast reconstruction after mastectomy has had a significant…
Partial Breast Reconstruction Using Local Tissue: Introduction Print Section Listen Breast conservation therapy (BCT) is a popular treatment option for women with breast cancer, and that trend continues to rise.1…
Whole-Breast Radiation Following Breast-Conserving Therapy for Noninvasive and Invasive Cancers: Introduction Print Section Listen Breast-conserving therapy (BCT), consisting of surgical removal of the primary tumor followed by radiation therapy to…
Brain Metastases Print Section Listen Incidence Brain metastases are the most common intracranial neoplasm in adults. It is estimated that approximately 10% to 16% of patients with metastatic breast cancer…
Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy: Introduction Print Section Listen It is indeed paradoxical that the use postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) continues to cause considerable debate and controversy despite having been the subject…
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Advantages and Disadvantages Print Section Listen Neoadjuvant (or preoperative) chemotherapy is being increasingly used for the treatment of breast cancer. Response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy may convert an inoperable…
Oncologic Considerations for Breast Reconstruction: Introduction Print Section Listen Fifteen percent of women treated for breast cancer with total mastectomy receive immediate or early breast reconstruction.1,2 The percentage is higher…
Implant-Based Reconstruction: Introduction Print Section Listen Autogenous tissue reconstruction is generally thought to produce the most natural looking and feeling breast(s). Although the permanency of these results and lack of…
