IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Swapan Kumar Mallick

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

HYPOFRACTIONATED ADJUVANT RADIOTHERAPY IN POST MASTECTOMY BREAST CANCER PATIENTS: A SINGLE INSTITUTIONAL RETROSPECTIVE STUDY.

Dr. Swapan Kumar Mallick

Abstract :

Aim of Study: Breast carcinoma is one of the most common cancers in India . Adjuvant hypofractionated radiotherapy has increased local–regional and overall survival rates in east cancer. Materials & Methods: Records of patients attending Radiotherapy OPD from December 2016 to May 2018 were analysed retrospectively. Several patient records available in the department were reviewed by census method based on pre–decided inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Hypofractionated radiation schedule was as safe and effective as the standard 5 week fractionation schedule for the treatment of east cancer. Discussion: There was no statistically significant difference between the conventional and hypofractionated radiation with respect to both the locoregional failure ,distant failure rates and late skin toxicity. Conclusion: Hypofractionated radiation therapy is cheaper and more convenient for the patients and also reduces the heavy workload of already overburdened radiotherapy setup in a developing country like ours with scarcity of resources.