Fwd: External hypofractionated whole-breast radiotherapy: now where does accelerated partial breast irradiation stand?

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Subject: External hypofractionated whole-breast radiotherapy: now where does accelerated partial breast irradiation stand?
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[1]J Cancer Res Ther. 2007 Oct-Dec; 3(4): 231-5
Munshi A

Breast-conserving therapy (BCT) has emerged as a viable option for suitable breast cancer patients who are desirous of preserving the breast. The major advantage of BCT is the good cosmetic outcome with disease-free and overall survival similar to mastectomy. In this article, I have compared two emerging modalities for treating a preserved breast with radiotherapy. These two techniques in breast cancer - accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) and hypofractionated whole breast external beam radiotherapy - have their respective merits and drawbacks, and this article attempts to dissect the issue.



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Source: http://www.hubmed.org/display.cgi?uids=18270399
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