Breast cancer
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Female patients aged = 18 years • History of BCT with adjuvant radiation therapy for non-metastatic, histologically proven invasive breast cancer (pT1-3N0-2a) or DCIS. In light of BCT adjuvant systemic treatment (i.e. endocrine therapy, chemotherapy and immune therapy) is allowed. • Breast conserving surgery between 1st of January 2016 and 31th of December 2018 • Treated according to the currently applied dose fractionation schedules, i.e. whole breast radiotherapy, with or without boost • Adequate understanding of the Dutch language and written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Any breast surgery or re-irradiation on the breast area after BCT • Progression of disease (and additional treatment) since BCT • Patients who received partial breast irradiation • Current pregnancy or breast feeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary focus of this project will be to determine which different combinations of (oncoplastic reconstructive) surgery and radiotherapy techniques, in the context of breast conserving therapy for (pre-invasive) breast cancer, contribute the most to the development of fibrosis. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess the relation between the presence and severity of fibrosis, cosmetic outcome and different QoL domains and symptoms. | — |
Contacts
Erasmus MC