This book is a comprehensive guide to breast toxicity. Adjuvant radiation remains standard for
a majority of women who undergo breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer and indications
for post-mastectomy and regional lymph node irradiation have also broadened with recent
publications. At the same time locoregional recurrence has declined and survival has improved
in recent decades. In the current era of excellent breast cancer outcomes then considering
the balance between toxicity and outcomes becomes paramount. Several recent editorials
recommend considering toxicity against the potential benefit of adjuvant radiation in tailoring
radiation decisions for individual patients. Thus a clear understanding of the potential
toxicities of adjuvant radiation for breast cancer is critical to optimizing outcomes in modern
breast cancer management. Here authors have collected recent data focused on toxicity of
treatment that provide an opportunity for improving this optimization. Chapters cover both
acute and late toxicity of radiation for breast cancer including tailored risk assessment for
each of these potential toxicities considerations for including risk of toxicity in management
decisions and toxicity management strategies. This is an ideal guide for radiation oncologists
residents and oncologists seeking to optimize care for their patients.
