A Study of Atherosclerosis in Patients After Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer

Pilot Study "A Study of Atherosclerosis in Patients After Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer"

The purpose of this study is to compare plaque burden in the coronary and carotid arteries 5 years after adjuvant radiotherapy in women with right sided breast cancer vs left sided breast cancer.

This study reviews case series of patients with a history of breast cancer treated with radiotherapy for at least five years. The study measures atherosclerosis by using coronary and carotid artery calcium scoring.

Inclusion Criteria:

• women dx with ductal carcinoma in situ or breast cancer, stage 0 to stage IIIc, who received conservative surgery and radiotherapy at least 5 years ago
• less than or equal to age 60

Exclusion Criteria:

• hx of coronary disease prior to tx of ductal carcinoma in situ or breast cancer