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ArticleBreast cancer (Dove Medical Press)2024

Hypofractionated versus Conventional Postmastectomy Irradiation for Breast Cancer: Comparison of Acute Skin Toxicity.

Zhiyuan Wu, Lili Hou, Cheng Li, Xiaohua Li, Ying Li

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Article in Breast cancer (Dove Medical Press), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Zhiyuan Wu *Department of Radio-Oncology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Lili Hou *Department of Breast Surgery, Suzhou Wuzhong People's Hospital, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Cheng Li *Department of Radio-Oncology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Xiaohua LiDepartment of Breast Surgery, Suzhou Wuzhong People's Hospital, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.
Ying LiDepartment of Radio-Oncology, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

Purpose: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality among women. Radiotherapy can reduce recurrence and prolong survival of patients accepting breast-conserving surgery (BCS). This study aims to compare acute skin reactions in patients receiving hypofractionated versus conventional radiotherapy at a single institution and to summarize the relevant influencing factors. Methods: This study analyzed 152 patients who underwent either hypofractionated or conventional whole-breast irradiation (WBI) after BCS. Acute skin toxicity was assessed according to the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) criteria. Predictive factors for acute skin toxicity were identified using multivariate analysis and visualized using a forest spot. Results: Grade 0 reactions occurred in 75.34% vs 70.89%, grade 1 in 16.44% vs 15.19%, grade 2 in 8.22% vs 12.66%, and grade 3 in 0% vs 1.27% of patients receiving hypofractionated and conventional WBI, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in acute skin reaction in patients treated with hypofractionated radiation compared with conventional radiation ( Conclusion: Hypofractionated WBI demonstrated similar acute skin adverse reactions compared to conventional WBI. These findings indicate that hypofractionated radiotherapy offers comparable tolerance, equivalent curative effect, convenience, and economic benefits, supporting its clinical promotion.

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acute skin toxicitybreast cancerconventional radiationhypofractionated radiation

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PMCPMC11297561

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