ESTRO 2023

Session Item

Monday

May 15

15:00 - 16:15

Plenary Hall

Breast cancer radiotherapy: Frequently asked questions from ESTRO's multidisciplinary course

Chair: Birgitte Offersen, Denmark;

Co-Chair: Femke Froklage, The Netherlands

Session Code: 3350

Session Type: Symposium

Track: Clinical

15:54 - 16:12

When and how to use a nodal boost

Speaker: Wendy Woodward, USA

Presentation Number: SP-0855

Abstract

Abstract Title:

When and how to use a nodal boost

Authors:

Wendy Woodward¹

¹ The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Radiation Oncology, Houston, USA

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Abstract Text

Nodal boosts are typically used in breast radiotherapy to target involved regional nodal areas not removed at surgery, or at risk of harboring residual disease in spite of surgery. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of prospective data to guide this practice. In this session we will review existing retrospective data, rational approaches based on first principles, and potential risks. We will discuss a potential guideline for clinical practice.