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REDUCING RADIOTHERAPY RISKS FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS USING

Sare ÇEÇEN, Aysun TOY İNAL

Turkish Journal of Oncology - 2025;40(4):276-282

Antalya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

 

Breast-conserving therapy (BCT), including lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy (RT), is a standard treatment for early-stage breast cancer. In patients with large, pendulous breasts, traditional supine positioning can increase treatment field size and elevate radiation doses to critical organs. This study evaluates the effectiveness of breast cups in improving RT outcomes in such cases.