Nurses General Nursing
Published Jul 26, 2007
GingerSue
1,842 Posts
This is about breast conservatin surgery that involves removal of the entire tumour along with a margin of normal tissue. Following surgery, radiation therapy is delivered to the entire breast, ending with a boost to the tumor bed.
What is meant by "boost to the tumor bed"
leslie :-D
11,191 Posts
it's merely supplemental rad tx to tumor site.
http://www.breastcancer.org/tre_rad_boostXpct.html
leslie
BBFRN, BSN, PhD
3,779 Posts
LOL...When I read the title, I pictured pouring Boost on a tumor bed, and thought whaaaat? Sometimes I'm a genius. :trout: