The Effect of Bolus on Local Control for Patients Treated With Mastectomy and Radiation Therapy

Journal Article · Sun Aug 15 04:00:00 EDT 2021 · International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/J.IJROBP.2021.01.019· OSTI ID:23198487

Nichol, Alan ^[1]; Narinesingh, Dylan; Raman, Srinivas ^[1]; Germain, Francois ^[2]; Chan, Elisa K.; Tran, Eric ^[1]; Gondara, Lovedeep; Speers, Caroline ^[3]; Lohrisch, Caroline A. ^[4]; Truong, Pauline ^[5]

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1. Department of Radiation Oncology, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC (Canada)
2. Department of Radiation Oncology, BC Cancer, Kelowna, Kelowna, BC (Canada)
3. Department of Cancer Surveillance and Outcomes, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC (Canada)
4. Department of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC (Canada)
5. Department of Radiation Oncology, BC Cancer, Victoria, Victoria, BC (Canada)

Bolus use during postmastectomy radiation therapy doubles the risk of grade 2 and 3 skin toxicity. Despite its unknown benefit, bolus is often prescribed during postmastectomy radiation therapy for patients without skin involvement.

• OSTI ID: 23198487
• Journal Information: International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, Journal Name: International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 110; ISSN IOBPD3; ISSN 0360-3016
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
HEALTH HAZARDS
PATIENTS
RADIOTHERAPY
SKIN
TOXICITY