Abstract OT2-03-04: Feasibility of assessing radiation response with MRI/CT directed preoperative accelerated partial breast irradiation in the prone position for hormone responsive early stage breast cancer

Author(s):  
J White ◽  
S McElroy ◽  
A Sekhon ◽  
L Wei ◽  
J Bazan ◽  
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2005 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-71
Author(s):  
Timothy M Pawlik ◽  
Henry M Kuerer

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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