Effect of supine vs prone breast radiotherapy on acute skin toxicity among women with large breast size
Dr. Danny Vesprini
Women with large breast size treated with adjuvant breast radiotherapy have a high rate of acute toxic effects of the skin. A randomized clinical trial in Canada confirmed that among women with large breast size receiving adjuvant breast radiotherapy, treatment in the prone (versus supine) position was associated with decreased desquamation. The trial also showed increased toxic effects of RT boost and conventional fractionation.
