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Meta-Analysis of Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Versus Autologous Breast Reconstruction in the Setting of PMRT
BackgroundIt is still a controversial debate that which type of immediate breast reconstruction should be operated on breast cancer patients in the...
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Is postmastectomy radiotherapy necessary for breast cancer patients with clinically node-positive downstaging to ypN0 after neoadjuvant chemotherapy?
PurposeThe significance of postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) in breast cancer patients who initially have clinically node-positive (cN +) status but...
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Nomogram-Based Risk Stratification to Identify Patients with T3N0M0 Breast Cancer with Survival Benefit from Postmastectomy Radiotherapy
BackgroundThe survival benefit of postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) for patients with T3N0M0 breast cancer remains controversial. This study aimed...
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Temporal Trends and Factors Associated with Receipt of Post-mastectomy Radiation After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Women with cT3 Breast Cancer
IntroductionGiven the potential impact of increasingly effective neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) on post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT)...
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Postmastectomy radiotherapy in patients with T1-2N1 breast cancer: a single center experience and a meta-analysis
PurposePostmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) in patients with T 1–2 N 1 breast cancer is still controversial. This study was to evaluate the survival...
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Postmastectomy Radiation Modalities (Protons, Chest Wall Boost, Skin Bolus, Fractionation, and Timing) and Breast Reconstruction Complications: The Role of Radiation Oncologist
Purpose of ReviewIntegrating postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) and breast reconstruction remains a multidisciplinary clinical challenge. While PMRT...
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The trade-off of post-mastectomy radiotherapy usage for the breast cancer patients aged 70 years or older: a study based on SEER database
BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the role of post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) in the female aged 70 years or older diagnosed with breast...
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De-escalation of Post-mastectomy Irradiation in Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer with One to Three Positive Nodes
BackgroundThe 21-gene recurrence score (RS) is used to predict benefit from chemotherapy in hormone receptor (HR)-positive breast cancer with one to...
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Regional Nodal Irradiation and Post-Mastectomy Radiation Therapy After Up-Front Surgery
Purpose of ReviewThis review serves to summarize available data impacting treatment decisions for the use of post-mastectomy radiation (PMRT) and...
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Long-term Surgical and Patient-Reported Outcomes Comparing Skin-Preserving, Staged Versus Delayed Microvascular Breast Reconstruction
BackgroundSkin-preserving, staged, microvascular, breast reconstruction often is preferred in patients requiring postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT)...
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Anatomical assessment of local recurrence site in breast cancer patients after breast reconstruction and post-mastectomy radiotherapy: implications for radiation volumes and techniques
IntroductionPost-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) improves local control rates and survival in patients with adverse prognostic features. The dose...
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The impact of postmastectomy radiotherapy on cT1-2N1 breast cancer patients with ypN0 after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: a retrospective study based on real-world data
BackgroundThe role of postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) in clinical T1-2N1 breast cancer patients who achieve axillary pathological complete...
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Trends of Axillary Treatment in Sentinel Node-Positive Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Mastectomy
BackgroundThe ACOSOG-Z0011- and the AMAROS-trial obviated the need for axillary surgery in most sentinel node-positive (SLN+) breast cancer patients...
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Omission of Intraoperative Frozen Section May Reduce Axillary Overtreatment Among Clinically Node-Negative Patients Having Upfront Mastectomy
BackgroundThe growing use of postmastectomy radiation/regional nodal irradiation (PMRT) has resulted in many women receiving both axillary dissection...
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Complications After Prepectoral Versus Subpectoral Breast Reconstruction in Patients Receiving Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
BackgroundOutcomes of immediate breast reconstructions can be influenced by postoperative radiotherapy. However, there is no clarity on the use of...
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Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy in the Setting of Two-Stage Retropectoral Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: Should It be Delivered Before or After Implant Exchange? A Retrospective Analysis on 183 Patients
IntroductionPostmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) has a primary role in the treatment of locally advanced breast cancer; however, the most...
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Examining Race and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy with Reconstruction
BackgroundLittle is known regarding racial differences in satisfaction and quality of life (QOL) after contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM)....
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Post-Mastectomy Radiation Therapy: Applications and Advancements
Purpose of ReviewPost-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) has been shown to improve locoregional control and survival rates when administered to high-risk...
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The Impact of Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy on the Outcomes of Prepectoral Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
BackgroundBreast reconstruction is the mainstay treatment choice for patients subjected to a mastectomy. Prepectoral implant-based breast...
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Arm morbidity and financial difficulty in breast cancer survivors
PurposeLong-term upper extremity symptoms after breast cancer treatment may impact patient-reported financial difficulty. In this cross-sectional...