Why the study?
Does adjuvant radiotherapy increase the risk of cardiac mortality in breast cancer patients?
Does adjuvant radiotherapy increase the risk of cardiac mortality in breast cancer patients?
This review highlights the historical risk of radiation-induced ischemic heart disease in breast cancer patients and emphasizes the need for preventive measures in modern radiation oncology.
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Reinforces cardiac-sparing techniques in modern breast radiotherapy; leaves open long-term risks across broader populations.
Gábor Gyenes (1998) studied this question.
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