Intensity modulated radiotherapy reduces side effects in patients with early breast cancer

Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 16:00 in Health & Medicine

Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) gives better results than standard radiotherapy in patients with early breast cancer, according to results from a randomized trial. IMRT is an advanced, high-precision form of radiotherapy that can deliver an even dose of radiation, thus reducing the cosmetic problems that can often occur after breast radiotherapy.

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