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We are delighted to present the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Oncology & Haematology. This issue underscores the evolving landscape of cancer therapeutics, showcasing advances across a wide range of malignancies, from haematologic diseases to solid tumours, through novel mechanisms, emerging biomarkers and personalized treatment strategies. We begin with an editorial by Isabela Wen-Chi Chang […]

Robert Mutter, SABCS 2022: Proton therapy and its potential benefits in the treatment of breast cancer

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Published Online: Dec 20th 2022

Proton therapy is a form of radiation treatment that can precisely target and deliver high radiation doses to a tumour to kill cancerous cells. In this touchONCOLOGY interview, we speak with Dr Robert Mutter (Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN, United States) to tell us a little about proton therapy and its potential benefits in the treatment of breast cancer.

The abstract entitled ‘Phase II randomized trial of conventional versus hypofractionated post-mastectomy proton radiotherapy’ was presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), 06–10, December, 2022.

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  1. Could you tell us a little about proton therapy and its potential benefits in the treatment of breast cancer? (0:14)

Disclosures: Robert Mutter has nothing to disclose in relation to this video interview.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Shanice Allen

Filmed as a highlight of SABCS 2022

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