Two-year follow-up of volumetric-modulated arc therapy for treating internal mammary nodes in locally advanced breast cancer

Yi Jun Kim, Kyubo Kim, Rena Lee, Jiyoung Kim, Wonguen Jung, Nam Sun Paik, Byung In Moon, Woosung Lim, Jihae Lee

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Abstract

Background/Aim: We evaluated dosimetric and clinical results of volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) treating internal mammary nodes (IMNs) in patients with locally advanced breast cancer. Patients and Methods: Between July 2012 and December 2013, treatment outcomes of 31 patients with stage III breast cancer treated with postoperative radiotherapy including the IMN field using VMAT were analyzed. Results: The median follow-up was 25.2 months. VMAT showed good homogeneity and improved conformity. The incidence of lung toxicity of grade 2 or more was 3.2%, and cardiac toxicity was not observed. No patient developed local recurrence. Conclusion: VMAT appears safe for the treatment of locally advanced breast cancer including the IMN field.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4847-4851
Number of pages5
JournalAnticancer Research
Volume36
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2016

Keywords

  • Breast cancer
  • Internal mammary nodes
  • VMAT

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