What Researchers Did
Researchers reported the case of a 70-year-old woman who developed radiation-induced angiosarcoma of the breast after breast cancer treatment.
What They Found
They found that a 70-year-old woman developed a 55 mm mass, later confirmed as a 65 mm angiosarcoma, 4 years and 10 months after breast-conserving surgery and radiation therapy. She underwent wide surgical resection and reconstruction, with no recurrence observed at the 6-month follow-up.
Canadian Relevance
This case study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings are not generalizable to a broader patient population.