Abstract
Partial breast irradiation (PBI) when added to lumpectomy demonstrates equivalent local recurrence and survival when compared to whole breast radiation. However, PBI can be delivered in much shorter time (5 days as compared to 6 weeks) and even intraoperatively as an one time dose. This article describes the many alternative techniques available for delivering PBI.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 39 |
Journal | Chinese Clinical Oncology |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Brachytherapy
- Breast cancer
- Breast surgery
- Irradiation
- Partial breast
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine