An estimated 90% of patients treated with radiotherapy for breast cancer will develop radiation-induced dermatitis. On the molecular level, radiation upregulates cytokine cascades and fibro-inflammatory pathways, leading to substantial fibrosis, the hallmark of chronic RT damage.

This case-based activity is designed to strengthen breast radiation therapy contouring skills. It emphasizes treatment planning strategies, practical anatomy, and variations in current contouring guidelines.

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This program is designed to address the needs of a community practice physician and includes disease site reviews, interactive case-based discussions, a strategic dialogue with the ASTRO CEO and a radiation oncology practice overview.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. For patients who undergo mastectomy and have adverse risk factors, postmastectomy radiation (PMRT) is routinely advised to decrease the risk of local regional recurrence and improve breast cancer specific survival.

The ultimate goal of radiation oncology research is to improve clinical care. As a specialty, we tackle diverse research questions, addressing every type of cancer and encompassing cancer biology and radiation physics.

This eContouring Webinar on breast cancer was an interactive, case-based educational session designed to strengthen breast radiation therapy contouring skills. The session emphasizes treatment planning strategies, practical anatomy, and variations in current contouring guidelines.

This activity involves three discussants using case-based presentations to review challenging areas of breast cancer management. The first discussant examines the options for treating patients with recurrent breast cancer.

This activity reviews the evolving role of pre‑operative (neoadjuvant) radiation therapy (preRT) in the management of locally advanced breast cancer (LABC).

The field of cancer is a rapidly evolving field with new treatment approaches moving to clinic on a daily basis. Radiation Oncology is no different. It is extremely difficult for a practicing clinician to stay abreast of new developments in cancer care.

Molecular testing is an integral component of multidisciplinary management of breast cancer. Recent evidence underscores the importance of molecular assays in radiation therapy decision making.

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