© 2003 by Oxford University Press
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 95, No. 10, 759,
May 21, 2003
© 2003 Oxford University Press
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Re: Randomized Trial of Breast Irradiation Schedules After Lumpectomy for Women With Lymph Node-Negative Breast Cancer
Affiliation of authors: R. G. Pearcey, A. W. Lees, Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Correspondence to: Robert. G. Pearcey, M.A., M.B.B.S., F.R.C.R., F.R.C.P.C., Radiation Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Ave., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 1Z2 (e-mail: robertpe@cancerboard.ab.ca).
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We welcome the contribution that Whelan et al. (1) have made in this recently published article in the Journal. Their article establishes level one evidence to support the use of shortened fractionation schedules