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The role of radiotherapy (RT) for metastatic breast cancer is broken down into three settings: the first and most common is palliative radiotherapy, the second is stereotactic RT for oligometastases instead of surgery, and the third is the irradiation of the breast for locoregional control. The goal of treatment is to prolong survival, to lengthen the time to progression, to provide relief for disease-related symptoms, and to improve the quality of life of the metastatic patient. Nevertheless, treatment modalities with minimal toxicity are preferred for each patient on an individual basis. A multidisciplinary team including a medical oncologist, a radiation oncologist, a breast surgeon, and a psychiatrist is necessary for guiding optimal treatment.
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Ozsaran, Z., Alanyalı, S.D. (2013). Metastatic Breast Cancer. In: Haydaroglu, A., Ozyigit, G. (eds) Principles and Practice of Modern Radiotherapy Techniques in Breast Cancer. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5116-7_11
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