• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.3747-3750
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• 2013

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of conservative surgery plus chemo-, radio-therapy in treating patients with early stage breast cancer. Patients and Methods: Eligible patients were treated by postoperative chemotherapy as well as whole-breast irradiation with tumor bed boost. Postoperative radiotherapy consisted of 6 MV whole breast linear accelerator irradiation with two tangential half fields to a total dose of 45~50 Gy, followed by $10{\sim}15MeV{\beta}$ boost irradiation to tumor bed for 10~20Gy, total dose 56~66Gy. Results: Fifty-two patients were enrolled. Overall 1-, 2- and 3 year survival rates were 98.1%, 92.3%, and 90.4%, respectively, with a local recurrence rate of 5.77%. Cosmetic results were evaluated as good by doctors in 90.4% of patients. Conclusions: Breast conservative surgery combined with chemo- radio-therapy could be a treatment option for Chinese patients with early stage breast cancer.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.1683-1686
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• 2015

Different types of treatment are available for patients with breast cancer, the most being radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and combination therapy. Recently, nanoparticles have been emerging as promising agents for cancer therapy and are being investigated as contrast agents, drug carriers, radiosensitizers and also for hyperthermia effects. In this review the focus is on approaches for targeted treatment of breast cancer by combining nanoparticles, chemodrugs and radiation. The availble data suggest the possibility of increased roles for combined therapy, particularly by reducing the dose of each treatment modality, and consequently minimizing related side effects.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.583-589
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• 2020

Background Reduction mammoplasty or mastopexy is performed as an additional balancing procedure in patients with large or ptotic breasts who undergo breast-conserving surgery (BCS). Radiation therapy on breasts that have undergone surgery may result in changes in the volume. This study presents a comparative analysis of patients who received post-BCS balancing procedures to determine whether volume changes were larger in breasts that received radiation therapy than on the contralateral side. Methods Thirty-six participants were selected among patients who received BCS using the inverted-T scar technique between September 2012 and July 2017, were followed up for 2 or more years, and had pre-radiation therapy computed tomography images and post-radiation therapy images taken between 12 and 18 months after completion. The average age of the participants was 53.5 years, their average body mass index was 26.62 kg/㎡. Results The pre- and post-radiation therapy volumes of the breasts receiving BCS were 666.08±147.48 mL and 649.33±130.35 mL, respectively. In the contralateral breasts, the volume before radiation therapy was 637.69±145.72 mL, which decreased to 628.14±166.41 mL after therapy. The volume ratio of the affected to the contralateral breasts was 1.05±0.10 before radiation therapy and 1.06±0.12 after radiation therapy. Conclusions The ratio of the volume between the two breasts immediately after surgery and at roughly 18 months postoperatively was not significantly different (P=0.98). For these reasons, we recommend a simultaneous single-stage balancing procedure as a reasonable option for patients who require radiation therapy after BCS without concerns regarding volume change.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.140-143
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• 2000

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.69-72
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• 1999

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.106-108
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• 1999

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.83-86
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• 1990

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.151-153
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• 1998

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.27-35
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• 2017

목 적: 왼편 유방암 환자의 경우 오른편 유방암 환자보다 심장과 폐 등 정상장기에 불필요한 선량이 일부 조사됨에 따라 부작용이 우려되고 있다. 이를 줄이기 위해 DIBH기법을 시행하고 있다. Conventional Radiation Therapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy의 치료계획 방법에 따라 쇄골상 림프절과 내유 림프절을 포함한 왼편 유방암의 경우 주변 장기의 선량 값을 비교 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 왼편 유방암 환자 중 쇄골상 림프절과 내유 림프절을 포함한 환자 8명을 대상으로 Free Breathing과 Deep inspiration breath-hold 기법을 적용하여 각각 CT-Simulation을 시행한다. 획득한 영상을 기반으로 체표윤곽을 그려 95 %$D_{max}$<110 %이 되도록 Conventional Radiation Therapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy방법으로 계획하였다. Conventional Radiation Therapy는 쇄골상 림프절에 1문조사, 유방 부분에 접선 2문조사로 Field in Field 기법을 사용하였다. Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy는 7개의 조사면으로 구성하였다. Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy은 회전반경을 $290^{\circ}{\sim}179^{\circ}$으로 한 2 ARC를 이용하여 계획을 수행하였다. Eclipse의 선량체적용적을 참고하여 주변 정상 장기 선량을 분석하였다. 결 과: Deep inspiration breath-hold기법을 적용함으로 심장과 흉벽 사이의 간격은 평균 $1.6{\pm}0.6cm$ 증가하였다. 폐의 평균 선량은 $19.2{\pm}1.0Gy$로 Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy에서 가장 작은 값이 나타났다. 심장의 $V_{30}(%)$은 $2.0{\pm}1.9$로 Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy에서 가장 작은 값이었다. 좌전하행 관상동맥에서는 평균 선량이 $25.4{\pm}5.4Gy$로 Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy에서 가장 작은 값으로 나타났다. 반대편 유방의 최대선량 값은 Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy일 때 $29.7{\pm}4.3Gy$로 가장 작은 값으로 나타났다. 결 론: 주변 정상장기 선량의 값을 비교해 보았을 때, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy와 Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy은 치료에 적용할 수 있는 값으로 나타났다. 이 중 Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy가 적합한 치료계획 방법으로 사료된다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.325-331
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• 2017

Purpose: There is controversy regarding the cosmetic outcome after accelerated partial breast radiation (APBR). We report the cosmetic outcome from a single-arm prospective clinical trial of APBR delivered using intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in elderly patients with stage I breast cancer (BC), using a novel fractionation schedule. Materials and Methods: Forty-two patients aged ${\geq}65$, with Stage I BC who underwent breast-conserving surgery were enrolled in a phase I/II study evaluating a 2-week course of APBR. Thirty eligible patients received 40 Gy in 4 Gy daily fractions. Cosmetic outcome was assessed subjectively by physician/patient and objectively by using a computer program (BCCT.core) before APBR, during, and after completion of the treatment. Results: The median age was 72 years, the median tumor size was 0.8 cm, and the median follow-up was 50.5 months. The 5-year locoregional control in this cohort was 97% and overall survival 87%. At the last follow-up, patients and physicians rated cosmesis as 'excellent' or 'good' in 100% and 91 %, respectively. The BCCT.core program scored the cosmesis as 'excellent' or 'good' in 87% of the patients at baseline and 81% at the last follow-up. The median $V_{50}$ (20 Gy) of the whole breast volume (WBV) was 37.2%, with the median WBV $V_{100}$ (40 Gy) of 10.9%. Conclusion: An excellent rate of tumor control was observed in this prospective trial. By using multiple assessment techniques, we are showing acceptable cosmesis, supporting the use of IMRT planned APBR with daily schedule in elderly patients with early stage BC.