New research which suggests a single shot of radiotherapy may be as effective as current treatment for certain types of breast cancers, has been described as promising by the Irish Cancer Society. The research, published in the British Journal of Cancer, examined 2,298 women with invasive breast cancer, who either received standard radiotherapy, or a new treatment called TARGIT-IORT. He noted however the research was not applicable to all forms of breast cancer. The TARGIT-IORT treatment allowed patients to avoid potential scattered radiation from traditional radiotherapy, which the researchers said could damage organs. The treatment was “game changing” as it reduced the need for cancer patients to return to hospital 10 to 15 times after surgery, she said.

Source: The Irish Times May 28, 2021 18:23 UTC