Breast Cancer Radiotherapy
Evidence-based adjuvant radiation therapy after Breast Conserving Surgery (BCS) or Mastectomy with heart and lung-sparing techniques.
Targeted post-surgical radiotherapy with Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) cardiac sparing.
Radiotherapy plays a pivotal role following breast-conserving surgery or modified radical mastectomy for locally advanced or node-positive breast cancer, significantly reducing local recurrence and improving long-term survival.
For left-sided breast tumors, we employ Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) gating. By taking a controlled deep breath, the chest wall expands away from the heart, reducing cardiac radiation dose to near-zero levels.
Hypofractionated treatment schedules (completed in 3 to 4 weeks instead of 6 weeks) are implemented in line with international consensus (FAST-Forward and UK START trials) for enhanced patient comfort and equal efficacy.
Key Clinical Considerations in Your Consultation
Every recommendation is customized according to staging scans, pathology markers, and patient priorities.
Adjuvant whole breast irradiation following lumpectomy / BCS
Post-mastectomy chest wall radiotherapy (PMRT) with comprehensive nodal coverage
Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) for left-sided heart protection
Hypofractionated modern 3 to 4-week schedules (FAST-Forward protocols)
Tumor bed boost planning with 3D conformal or VMAT techniques
Skin toxicity prevention and post-surgical lymphedema guidance
Discuss Breast Cancer Radiotherapy
Bring biopsy reports, recent PET/CT or MRI scans, and operative summaries for a comprehensive consultation.