A Comparative Study of Conventional and Hypo fractionated Adjuvant Radiotherapy in Post Mastectomy Breast Cancer Patients
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Breast carcinoma is one of the most common cancers in India accounting for 25-30% of the cancer burden. Adjuvant radiotherapy is an important part of breast cancer management. Conventional and hypofractionated radiotherapy have been seen to be equally effective and safe. Materials & Methods: Records of patients attending Radiotherapy OPD from january 2012 to june 2013 were analysed retrospectively. Several patient records available in the department were reviewed by census method based on pre-decided inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were analyzed and results are mentioned with the help of tables and diagrams. Results: Hypofractionated radiation schedule was as safe and effective as the standard 5 week fractionation schedule for the treatment of breast cancer. Discussion: There was no statistically significant difference between the conventional and hypofractionated arms with respect to both the locoregional and distant failure rates. There is no significant difference in either group with regard to adverse events and toxicity, including late skin toxicity. Conclusion: Hypofractionated radiation therapy is cheaper and more convenient for the patients and also reduces the heavy workload of already overburdened radiotherapy setup in a developing country like ours with scarcity of resources.
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Dr. Swapan Kumar Mallick
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