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Kuo H, Tome W, Hong L, Yaparpalvi R, Garg M, Guha C, Kalnicki S. SU-E-J-135: Measurements of Non-Linearity Features of Breathing Patterns Using Recurrence Quantification Analysis (RQA) and Dynamic Complexity (DC). Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Mynampati D, Yaparpalvi R, Hong L, Kuo H, Tome W. SU-E-T-172: Portal Dosimetry of Gated VMAT; with and Without Gating. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Yaparpalvi R, Mynampati D, Tome W, Shen J, Hong L, Kuo H, Garg M, Bodner W, Kalnicki S. SU-E-T-604: 16-MV Photon Beams Do Not Improve Plan Quality Compared to 6-MV Photon Beams in Prostate Cancer IMRT. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4815032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Hong L, Hou C, Li X, Li C, Yu M. Expression Pattern of CD34 at the Maternal-Foetal Interface During Pregnancy in Pigs. Reprod Domest Anim 2013; 48:762-7. [DOI: 10.1111/rda.12157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2012] [Accepted: 01/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Dong M, Liang D, Li Y, Kong D, Kang P, Li K, Ping C, Zhang Y, Zhou X, Zhang Y, Hong L. Autologous dendritic cells combined with cytokine-induced killer cells synergize low-dose chemotherapy in elderly patients with acute myeloid leukaemia. J Int Med Res 2013; 40:1265-74. [PMID: 22971478 DOI: 10.1177/147323001204000405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the possibility of culturing dendritic cells (DCs) and cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells, obtained at initial diagnosis of AML in elderly patients, and to investigate the safety and efficacy of treatment with autologous DCs and CIK cells when administered to these patients in combination with low-dose chemo therapy. METHODS DCs and CIK cells obtained at initial diagnosis of AML in elderly patients were cultured and used in combination with low-dose chemo therapy to treat these patients (immunotherapy group). Elderly patients with AML treated only with low-dose chemotherapy served as the control. Before treatment and on day 7 after treatment with autologous DCs and CIK cells, T cell subsets and cytokine levels were evaluated in the immunotherapy group. RESULTS A total of 21 elderly patients with AML were included in the immunotherapy group and 23 in the control group. The clinical efficacy in the immunotherapy group was greater than in the control group. The percentages of T cell subsets and cytokine levels after immunotherapy treatment were significantly higher than before the treatment. CONCLUSION Immuno therapy with autologous DCs and CIK cells was found to be a promising candidate for treatment of AML in elderly patients.
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Tian L, Yao ZQ, Deng YF, Hong L, Song N. A novelAallele with the 595C>T mutation identified in a Chinese individual with the Amphenotype. Transfus Med 2013; 23:134-5. [DOI: 10.1111/tme.12009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2012] [Revised: 12/18/2012] [Accepted: 12/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Shen L, Zeng F, Hong L, Zhang G, Mai R. Vulvar melanoma and endometrial polyp following breast carcinoma: a case report. EUR J GYNAECOL ONCOL 2013; 34:197-9. [PMID: 23781599 DOI: pmid/23781599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The authors describe the occurrence of a 55-year-old female patient presenting with a vulvar melanoma, endometrial polyp, and a prior history of breast carcinoma excised from the left chest wall, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and tamoxifen maintenance for two years. This case exemplified second primary vulvar melanoma following breast cancer and supported that radiotherapy might play a role in the onset of secondary cancer. This case report also emphasizes the onset of endometrial polyp induced by tamoxifen.
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Ren Z, Zeng X, Hong L, Peng S, Chen Y, Sun H. The polymorphisms of 12 X-STR loci in six ethnic populations in China. FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL GENETICS SUPPLEMENT SERIES 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2013.10.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Blakaj D, Kinon M, Hong L, Kalnicki S, Lasala P, Grarg M. Radiation Necrosis After Radiosurgery: Correlation of Volume and Dose Parameters in Patients With Metastatic Brain Lesions. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.07.2202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Yaparpalvi R, Mehta K, Bernstein M, Kuo H, Hong L, Kalnicki S. Is Replanning at Every T&O Insertion Necessary When Cervix HDR ICBT Is Performed Under Identical Conditions in a Brachytherapy Suite? Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.07.1182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Zhao D, Wang L, Na N, Huang Z, Miao B, Hong L. A model of isolated, vascular whole thymus transplantation in nude rats. Transplant Proc 2012; 44:1394-8. [PMID: 22664022 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.10.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2011] [Accepted: 10/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND We used a model of vascularized thymus lobes as a whole isolated organ transplantation in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male Fisher rats (F344, RT11v1; n = 10) and male homozygous Rowett nude rats (rnu/rnu; n = 10) were used as donors and recipients, respectively. Both vascular lobes of the thymus as a whole isolated organ were heterotopically transplanted to the neck of recipients. The right common carotid artery of the donor thymus was anastomosed end-to-end to the homonymous artery of the recipient. The anterior vena cava and the left brachiocephalic vein of the donor thymus were anastomosed end-to-side to the right and left external jugular veins of the recipient, respectively. Histological examination was used to monitor graft viability; graft function was assessed using flow cytometry (FCM) and immunologic effects by skin grafts in vivo. RESULTS All recipients survived. Preparation of the donors and recipients took 35.6 ± 5.5 minutes and 60.3 ± 15.1 minutes, respectively. The blood supply to the thymus graft was patent. Histology of the thymus on postoperative days 14, 56, and 112 revealed viable grafts with preserved microarchitecture. FCM analysis showed 37.18 ± 11.1% CD3+ T cells at day 21 after transplantation. Skin grafts from F344 and Rowett rats survived 8-10 and more than 30 days, respectively, whereas all third-party Sprague Dawley grafts were rejected within 5 days. CONCLUSION We developed a novel model of isolated, direct vascularized whole thymus transplantation in nude rats, in which both lobes of the fully vascularized thymus were harvested en bloc for successful transplantation.
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Poroyko V, Morowitz M, Bell T, Ulanov A, Wang M, Donovan S, Bao N, Gu S, Hong L, Alverdy JC, Bergelson J, Liu DC. Diet creates metabolic niches in the "immature gut" that shape microbial communities. NUTR HOSP 2012; 26:1283-95. [PMID: 22411374 DOI: 10.1590/s0212-16112011000600015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2011] [Accepted: 07/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Although diet composition has been implicated as a major factor in the etiology of various gastrointestinal diseases, conclusive evidence remains elusive. This is particularly true in diseases such as necrotizing enterocolitis where breast milk as opposed to commercial formula appears to confer a "protective effect" to the "immature gut." Yet the mechanism by which this occurs continues to remain speculative. In the present study we hypothesize that the basic chemical composition of diet fundamentally selects for specific intestinal microbiota which may help explain disparate disease outcome and therapeutic direction. Complimentary animal and human studies were conducted on young piglets (21 d.)(n = 8) (IACUC protocols 08070 and 08015) and premature infants (adjusted gestational age 34-36 weeks) (n = 11) (IRB Protocol 15895A). In each study, cecal or stool contents from two groups (Breast milk-fed (BF) vs. Formula-fed (FF)) were analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) and comprehensive metabolic profiles generated and compared. Concurrently, bacterial community structure was assayed and respective representative microbiota of the groups determined by 16S rRNA gene amplicon pyrosequencing. Statistical modeling and analysis was done using SIMCA-P+ and R software. GC/MS metabolomics identified clear differences between BF and FF groups in the intestinal environment of piglets and humans. Sugars, amino-sugars, fatty acids, especially unsaturated fatty acids, and sterols were identified as being among the most important metabolites for distinguishing between BF and FF groups. Joint analysis of microbiota and metabolomics pinpointed specific sets of metabolites (p < 0.05) associated with the dominant bacterial taxa. The chemical composition of diet appears to have a significant role in defining the microbiota of the immature gut. Tandem analysis of intestinal microbial and metabolic profiles is potentially a powerful tool leading to better understanding of the role of diet in disease perhaps even leading to specific strategies to alter microbial behavior to improve clinical outcome.
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Chen Y, Hong L, Yaparpalvi R, Verhaegen F. SU-E-J-195: Dosimetric Consequences of Metal Prosthesis in Prostate 3D CRT by Using Monte Carlo Dose Calculation Method. Med Phys 2012; 39:3697. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4735036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Kuo H, Mehta K, Yaparpalvi R, Hong L, Wu A, Mynampati D, Bodner W, Garg M, Kalnicki S. PO-234 DOSE OPTIMIZATION OF INTRA-VAGINAL BRACHYTHERAPY USING DIFFERENT MULTI-CHANNEL APPLICATORS. Radiother Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(12)72200-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Jain P, Varma Y, Jain S, Dandekar P, Sharma VK, Yadav BS, Arya A, Gupta R, Zhu QR, Guo ZR, Hu XS, Wu M, Luo WS, Liu JC, Ding Y, Gu SJ, Liu MM, Shi L, Hui CN, Wang D, Chu WCW, Yu CM, Ahuja AT, Hong L, Xie MX, Wang X, Gong H, Ling Y, Chan YH, Lai WK, Chow SL, Chow L, Yam PW, Ko WC, Wong ML, Chu CK, Fong CH, Lee S, Hsiung MC, Chen KC, Wei J, Tung TH. P122 * Relationship between retinal microvascular complications in metabolic syndrome (MS) and its association with serum uric acid level. Eur Heart J Suppl 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/sur029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Zhang L, Wu S, Ruan Y, Hong L, Xing X, Lai W. Testosterone therapy delays cardiomyocyte aging via an androgen receptor-independent pathway. Braz J Med Biol Res 2011; 44:1118-24. [PMID: 21971687 DOI: 10.1590/s0100-879x2011007500128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2011] [Accepted: 09/16/2011] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Chen Z, Hong L, Wang H, Yin Q. Clinical efficacy of intervention therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicating complete atrioventricular block. BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2011-300867.448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Landau E, Pinn D, Xue N, Wang D, Bodner W, Hong L, Mah D, Miller E, Garg M, Kalnicki S. The Factors Affecting Treatment Outcomes of a Single Institution's Experience with Locally Advanced NSCLC Treated with PET guided IMRT. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.06.1854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Chen Z, Hong L, Wang H, Yao Q, Lai HL, Lu L. Influence of ranitidine on gastrointestinal haemorrhage and thrombosis induced by dual antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention. BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2011-300867.420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Chen Z, Hong L, Wang H, Yin Q. The effects of tongxinluo capsule on platelet activity and vascular endothelium function as well as prognosis at different stage in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2011-300867.447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Chen Z, Hong L, Wang H, Lu L, Yin Q, Li HT. Balloon dilation of rheumatic mitral stenosis with tricuspid regurgitation in patients with recent analysis of the medium-term efficacy. BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2011-300867.598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Chen Z, Hong L, Wang H, Yin Q. Clinical study of recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicating congestive heart failure. BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2011-300867.436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Chen Z, Hong L, Wang H, Yin Q, Lu LX, Lai H, Li L. The effects of high loading and high maintenance doses of atorvastatin on platelet activity and vascular endothelium function as well as prognosis in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2011-300867.349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Conaghan PJ, Maxwell-Armstrong CA, Garrioch MV, Hong L, Acheson AG. Leaving a mark: the frequency and accuracy of tattooing prior to laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Colorectal Dis 2011; 13:1184-7. [PMID: 20860715 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2010.02423.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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AIM Intra-operative localization of small cancers and polyps during laparoscopic colorectal surgery is difficult due to reduced tactile feedback. The consequences of failing to identify the lesion for resection can result in open conversion or removal of the wrong segment of bowel. METHOD Data were collected from a prospectively-kept database over a 12-month period from April 2008 to March 2009 and analysed retrospectively. Details concerning the documentation, visibility and accuracy of tattoos were recorded. RESULTS Eighty-five patients (88 lesions) underwent laparoscopic resection for a benign or malignant colorectal tumour during 1 year from April 2008. Eighty-one patients underwent endoscopic visualization of the tumour as a first or second procedure. Of these 81 patients, 83 lesions were visualized endoscopically and 54 (65.1%) were tattooed in 52 patients. In the 52 patients, 36 (69%) of the tattoos were carried out on the first endoscopy. At operation the tattoo was judged to be visible and accurate in 70%, visible but inaccurate in 7% and not visible in 15%. It was significantly easier to see the tattoo in women (19/21 women vs 21/29 men; P=0.03) but there was no relationship between tattoo visibility and BMI. An accurate tattoo did not reduce the conversion rate (P=0.71). No tattoo-related complications were encountered. CONCLUSION The practice of tattooing colorectal cancers is variable in frequency, technique and accuracy. We advocate that all colonic lesions suspicious for cancer should be tattooed during endoscopy at a defined distance below the tumour, adhering to a departmental protocol in case surgery is required.
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Blakaj D, Fox JL, Manzerova J, Hannan R, Hong L, Mehta KJ, Kalnicki S. Toxicity of hypofractionated adjuvant radiation after breast-conserving surgery for DCIS. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.27_suppl.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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128 Background: Traditional fractionation for whole breast radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery has been 50Gy in 25 fractions over a 5-week period, with or without a 10 Gy boost. Hypofractionation has recently been adapted for early-stage invasive breast cancer, typically treating with 42.5 Gy in 16 daily fractions. This approach has been shown to have equivalent efficacy as the more traditional schedule. Its application to patients with DCIS has been an extrapolation of these data, and warrants further examination. This retrospective analysis reviews toxicity outcomes in women with DCIS treated with hypofractionation at our institution. Methods: 59 women with DCIS treated with lumpectomy and hypofractionated radiotherapy with or without boost between 2006 and 2010 at the Einstein-Montefiore Cancer Center were identified. Median age was 65 (39-85). Median follow-up was 13.7 months (2–37.6). Surgical margin status was negative in 55, positive in 1, and unknown in 3. Thirteen patients had high-grade DCIS, 17 intermediate-grade, and 13 low-grade nuclear features, and 16 did not have grade delineation. 68% of patients (40 women) had disease that was positive both for ER and PR receptors, 2 women were simultaneously positive for ER and PR, 5 women had ER-only positive disease, 2 women had HER2-neu-only positive disease, 1 woman was positive for both ER and HER2-neu receptors, 1 woman was positive only for PR receptors, and 6 women were negative for all receptors; receptor status of specimens from 2 patients is not known. All women were treated with whole-breast hypofractionated therapy (42.4 Gy, in 16 fractions of 2.65 Gy each). 49 women received a boost to the lumpectomy cavity consisting of 10Gy in 5 fractions or 9.6 Gy in 4 fractions at the physician’s discretion. Results: With this regimen, no patient experienced acute RTOG grade 3 or higher skin, or other toxicity. No treatment breaks were required due to toxicity. The most common side effects were grade 1 dermatitis, followed by grade 2 dermatitis with mild edema of the treated breast. Conclusions: Our results suggest that postoperative hypofractionated radiation to the breast is well tolerated by women with DCIS and does not result in untoward acute toxicity.
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