1er Curso Internacional Cáncer de Mama - Parte 3: Tratamiento de Radioterapia-Presentation Recording

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Video Summary

The video discusses the use of hypofractionation in breast cancer treatment, specifically in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) cases. Hypofractionation, which involves higher doses of radiation over a shorter period, has been shown to be as effective as conventional fractionation in terms of tumor control and survival outcomes. It also offers benefits such as convenience and potentially lower costs. The video also explores the use of partial radiotherapy, which targets specific areas of the breast, minimizing side effects. Different techniques, including brachytherapy and external radiotherapy, are discussed. The importance of patient selection and evaluation is emphasized. <br /><br />In addition to radiotherapy, the video highlights the role of oncoplastic surgery in achieving local control of the disease while preserving cosmesis. The need for good surgical margins and the equivalence of oncoplastic and conservative surgery in terms of oncological outcomes are discussed. The timing of radiotherapy after surgery is mentioned, with the ideal being between the 6th and 8th week post-surgery, but starting up to 12 weeks later is acceptable. Multidisciplinary collaboration between surgeons and radiotherapy oncologists is emphasized for optimal treatment. The use of hypofractionated radiotherapy and accelerated partial radiotherapy, which have shorter treatment times, is also mentioned. Lastly, the video briefly touches upon the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to improve healing and cosmesis in breast cancer patients undergoing treatment.<br />No specific credits are mentioned in the summary.

Keywords

hypofractionation

breast cancer treatment

DCIS

tumor control

conventional fractionation

partial radiotherapy

brachytherapy

external radiotherapy

patient selection

oncoplastic surgery

cosmesis

surgical margins

oncological outcomes

radiotherapy timing

multidisciplinary collaboration