Publications by authors named "Vicky Reyes"
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- Daily moderate hypofractionation is now the standard treatment for breast cancer after surgery, but its usage varies widely, prompting the need for consensus-based recommendations.
- A three-step process involving a literature review and expert surveys was used to develop these guidelines, which were then compared to existing ASTRO guidelines.
- Experts largely agree on the use of hypofractionated radiotherapy for various breast cancer patients, but there are calls for more evidence in certain cases before fully endorsing its use in all situations.
Background: Salivary ductal carcinoma (SDC) is an uncommon malignant tumor of the salivary glands. Although there is no known standard of care for the treatment of advanced disease, the vast majority of patients with SDC may be offered palliative systemic therapy. We report a case of epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive metastatic submandibular SDC with a complete and durable clinical response to treatment with trastuzumab in combination with chemotherapy.
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