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The Doctor Is In: Radiation oncologists offer new approaches to treating breast cancer
2008
Overview
In general, breast cancer patients undergo radiation treatments after a lumpectomy in which the malignant tumor and a small amount of breast tissue surrounding it are removed, or sometimes after mastectomy (surgical removal of the whole breast). Unlike other whole-body cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or hormonal therapy, radiation is a localized therapy confined to one part of the anatomy. To treat breast cancer, patients are positioned in a CT scanner to map out the best angles for protecting the lungs and heart from radiation; then patients are exposed to a beam for one to two minutes per session. While not every breast cancer patient may be eligible for some of the new treatments, all women can benefit from breakthroughs in mammography technology. Today's digital mammograms and computer-aided diagnostic capabilities enable radiologists to pinpoint the areas of the breast needing surgical biopsy. Further, software used with digital mammograms makes it easier to identify subtle changes in breast tissue when a patient's mammograms are compared year to year.
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Bay Area News Group
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