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Reported cosmetic results after breast conserving therapy
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Good- excellent outcome / satisfactory results:
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Reported to vary from 56 % to 92%
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Many differences between studies:
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Scored by physician, patient or objective score
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Time to follow-up
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Different RT characteristics:
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Techniques 2D CRT – full IMRT
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Different dose and fractionation
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Different target volumes PBI vs WBRT
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Different surgical techniques
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Lumpectomy +/- less or more extensive oncoplastic surgery
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With or without adjuvant systemic treatment