Is There an Increased Risk of Local Recurrence Under the Heart Block in Patients with Left-Sided Breast Cancer?

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Authors

K.A. Raj · Duke Medical Center

Elizabeth S. Evans · Duke Medical Center

Robert G. Prosnitz · Duke Medical Center

Brian P. Quaranta · Duke Medical Center

Patricia H. Hardenbergh · Valley Medical Center

Donna Hollis · Duke University

K. Light ·

Abstract

A heart block is a reasonable method to limit cardiac dose but should be used cautiously following a lumpectomy in patients with inferiorly located tumors. Additional study with larger numbers of patients is warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Cancer Journal

Volume 12, Issue 4, pp. 309-317

DOI: 10.1097/00130404-200607000-00010

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