Intensity modulated radiotherapy reduces side effects in patients with early breast cancer

Intensity modulated radiotherapy gives better results than standard radiotherapy in patients with early breast cancer, according to results from a randomised trial presented on Sunday to the 2nd Forum of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology. IMRT is an advanced, high-precision form of radiotherapy that can deliver an even dose of radiation, thus reducing the cosmetic problems that can often occur after breast radiotherapy.

Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-04/esf...