The Utility of Ablative Radiotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer

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Julia White, MD, from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the utility of ablative radiotherapy in metastatic breast cancer.

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Julia White, MD, professor, director, Breast Radiation Oncology, vice chair, Clinical Research, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the utility of ablative radiotherapy in metastatic breast cancer.

  • An ablative radiotherapy approach to metastatic regions allows for the avoidance of a surgical procedure.
  • Though surgical procedures are typically well tolerated, there are inherent risks associated with anesthesia and complications following surgery.
  • Patients must stop systemic therapy in order to undergo surgery. With an ablative radiotherapy approach, there are no treatment interruptions.
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