Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) in Taiwanese breast cancer patients: factors influencing local relapse risk and disease-free survival
Age alone should not determine IORT eligibility. A multifaceted approach, including tumour biology and adherence to recommended therapies, is essential. Supplemental EBRT improves outcomes in high-risk patients, and adapting guidelines may enhance patient selection in Asian populations.
Institutions
- Kaohsiung Medical University (TW)
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital (TW)
- Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiao-Kang Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5603/rpor.108085
- Primary Topic
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00