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Radiotherapy May Reduce Risk of Lymphedema in Patients With Breast Cancer More Effectively Than Surgery

Patients with breast cancer may be able to avoid lymphedema, which can occur after surgery to remove lymph nodes in the axilla, by having radiotherapy instead. New findings, presented at the 15th Euro...

Breast Cancer

By The ASCO Post Staff / March 2026 / EBCC15

Breast Cancer Recurrence Remains Low—Even After 10 Years—With Radiotherapy Tailored to Patient’s Individual Risk

The chances of breast cancer recurring remain low when patients are treated with radiotherapy that is tailored to their individual risk following chemotherapy and surgery. These are the findings of a ...

Breast Cancer

By The ASCO Post Staff / March 2026 / EBCC15

Breast Reconstruction Using Polyurethane-Coated Implants May Reduce the Risk of Capsular Contracture, Additional Surgery

Women who are treated with mastectomy for breast cancer often choose to have breast reconstructive surgery using an implant. But hard, painful scar tissue can form around the implant, especially when ...

EBCC15

Radiotherapy May Reduce Risk of Lymphedema in Patients With Breast Cancer More Effectively Than Surgery

Breast Cancer Recurrence Remains Low—Even After 10 Years—With Radiotherapy Tailored to Patient’s Individual Risk

Breast Reconstruction Using Polyurethane-Coated Implants May Reduce the Risk of Capsular Contracture, Additional Surgery

Radiotherapy May Reduce Risk of Lymphedema in Patients With Breast Cancer More Effectively Than Surgery

Breast Cancer Recurrence Remains Low Even After 10 Years With Radiotherapy Tailored to Patient’s Individual Risk

Breast Reconstruction Using Polyurethane-Coated Implants May Reduce the Risk of Capsular Contracture, Additional Surgery

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