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Early detection and prediction of cardiotoxicity after radiation therapy for breast cancer: the BACCARAT prospective cohort study.
Radiation oncology (London, England) - 7 Apr 2016
Jacob Sophie, Pathak Atul, Franck Denis, Latorzeff Igor, Jimenez Gaelle, Fondard Olivier, Lapeyre Matthieu, Colombier Daniel, Bruguiere Eric, Lairez Olivier, Fontenel Benoit, Milliat Fabien, Tamarat Radia, Broggio David, Derreumaux Sylvie, Ducassou Marianne, Ferrières Jean, Laurier Dominique, Benderitter Marc, Bernier Marie-Odile
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BACKGROUND: Radiotherapy (RT) for breast cancer presents a benefit in terms of reducing local recurrence and deaths resulting from breast cancer but it can lead to secondary effects due to the presence of neighboring cardiac normal tissues within the irradiation field. Breast RT has been shown to be associated with long-term increased risk of heart failure, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction and...
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