Research News on Radiation Therapy

All year, breastcancer.org reports on important new research advances, including those in radiation therapy. Our medical experts give particular attention to:

1. how to maximize the benefits and minimize the side effects of radiation therapy,
2. radiation after lumpectomy,
3. whole-breast radiation compared to partial-breast radiation.

You'll find more Research News on lumpectomy and radiation in the Research News on Surgery section.

All of these research reports are part of the breastcancer.org Research News program. Our experts examine recent breast cancer research for exciting advances, important updates, and changes in how breast cancer is treated and diagnosed. We present these studies in easy-to-understand language, explaining their importance, how they were conducted, and what impact the results might have for YOU.

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