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Pre-estrogen breast irradiation for patients with carcinoma of the prostate: a critical review

Journal Article · · J. Urol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5655071
We studied 38 patients with prostatic cancer who received breast irradiation before oral estrogen administration. Our data are combined with those from other institutions to determine the effectiveness of pre-estrogen breast irradiation in minimizing gynecomastia and/or pain. Based on our review the incidence of estrogen-induced breast changes is 70%. Irradiation given before estrogen administration can prevent or minimize these changes in 89.3% of the treated patients. Histologic changes of gynecomastia are reviewed and recommendations for optimum radiation therapy technique are included.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Oregon Health Sciences Center, Portland
OSTI ID:
5655071
Journal Information:
J. Urol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Urol.; (United States) Vol. 121:2; ISSN JOURA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English