Pathologic Anatomy of Early-Stage Breast Cancer and its Relevance to Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation: Defining the Target

2006 ◽  
pp. 31-39
Author(s):  
Shruti Jolly ◽  
Larry L. Kestin ◽  
Neal S. Goldstein ◽  
Frank A. Vicini
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Early Stage Breast Cancer ◽  
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation ◽  
Partial Breast Irradiation ◽  
Breast Irradiation ◽  
Pathologic Anatomy

scholarly journals Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation as an Alternative to Whole-Breast Irradiation in Breast-Conserving Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer

2005 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-71
Author(s):  
Timothy M Pawlik ◽  
Henry M Kuerer
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Local Therapy ◽  
Breast Conserving Surgery ◽  
Breast Conserving Therapy ◽  
Early Stage Breast Cancer ◽  
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation ◽  
Partial Breast Irradiation ◽  
Whole Breast Irradiation ◽  
Breast Irradiation

Breast-conserving therapy has been established as a standard treatment for women with early-stage breast cancer. Whole-breast irradiation has traditionally been utilized to consolidate local therapy following conservative surgery. Recently, the need for whole-breast irradiation after breast-conserving surgery has become controversial, with some investigators advocating accelerated partial breast irradiation as an alternative. Accelerated partial breast irradiation is delivered over a shorter period and only to a portion of the breast. This review will examine the emerging role of accelerated partial breast irradiation in the treatment of early-stage breast cancer and review the biologic rationale for, techniques of, and limitations of partial breast irradiation following breast-conserving surgery.

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