Dahn H, Boersma L, De Ruysscher D, Meattini I, Offersen B, Pignol JP, Belkacemi Y, Benjamin D, Bese N, Coles C, Franco P, Ho A, Hol S, Jagsi R, Kirby A, Marrazzo L, Marta G, Moran M, Nichol A, Nissen HD, Strnad V, Zissiadis Y, Aristei C, Poortman P, Kaidar-Person O (2021)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2021
Publisher: ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
City/Town: CLARE
Pages Range: S38-S38
Conference Proceedings Title: RADIOTHERAPY AND ONCOLOGY
DOI: 10.1016/S0167-8140(21)08963-5
Purpose
Post mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) reduces locoregional recurrence (LRR) and breast cancer mortality for selected patients. Bolus overcomes the skin-sparing effect of external-beam radiotherapy, ensuring adequate dose to superficial regions at risk of local recurrence (LR). This systematic review summarizes the current evidence regarding the impact of bolus on LR and acute toxicity in the setting of PMRT.
Results
27 studies were included. The use of bolus led to higher rates of acute grade 3 radiation dermatitis (pooled rates of 9.6% with bolus vs. 1.2% without). Pooled crude LR rates from thirteen studies (n = 3756) were similar with (3.5%) and without (3.6%) bolus.
Conclusions
Bolus may be indicated in cases with a high risk of LR in the skin, but seems not to be necessary for all patients. Further work is needed to define the role of bolus in PMRT.
APA:
Dahn, H., Boersma, L., De Ruysscher, D., Meattini, I., Offersen, B., Pignol, J.-P.,... Kaidar-Person, O. (2021). THE USE OF BOLUS IN POSTMASTECTOMY RADIATION THERAPY FOR BREAST CANCER: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Radiotherapy and Oncology, S38-S38. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-8140(21)08963-5
MLA:
Dahn, Hannah, et al. "THE USE OF BOLUS IN POSTMASTECTOMY RADIATION THERAPY FOR BREAST CANCER: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW." Radiotherapy and Oncology (2021): S38-S38.
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