Accelerated partial breast radiotherapy: a review of the literature and future directions.
Gland Surg
; 7(6): 596-610, 2018 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30687631
ABSTRACT
Breast conservation therapy exemplifies the tailoring of medicine in the care of patients with cancer. Akin to improvements in surgical approaches, accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) tailors the treatment volume and duration to the needs of well selected patients. Here, we examine the evidence supporting APBI as well as the lessons in patient selection, dose and delivery techniques. Examination of historical techniques and their associated outcomes will support more correct patient selection and treatment delivery in an era where we await the reports of several large prospective trials.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Gland Surg
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos