Introduction This chapter discusses the potential complications associated with the use of radiotherapy for breast cancer. These may occur in the weeks during or after radiation, decades after treatment, or even years after treatment in some cases. The time course…
Introduction Breast conservation has been the standard alternative to mastectomy for most patients with early-stage invasive breast cancer for decades. The purpose of breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is the removal of all gross disease from the breast, and as much microscopic…
Introduction The definition of palliative care by the World Health Organization (WHO) is centered around “an approach that improves the quality of life of patients … through the prevention and relief of suffering ….” One of the most important and…