Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation: A Safe, Effective, and Convenient Early Breast Cancer Treatment Option

Overview

Journal Mo Med

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2015 Nov 27

PMID 26606820

Citations 2

Authors

Maria A Thomas

Laura L Ochoa

Theresa M Zygmunt

Melissa Matesa

Michael B Altman

Jose L Garcia-Ramirez

Jacqueline Esthappan

Imran Zoberi

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Abstract

Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) is an excellent treatment option for many women with early stage breast cancer. Patient selection criteria include age over 40, status post lumpectomy, breast cancer (invasive or in situ disease) measuring <3 cm, negative margins (at least 2 mm), negative lymph nodes, and no lymphovascular space invasion. APBI is effective, well tolerated, and convenient. Women with early stage breast cancer and theii caregivers should be aware of this potential treatment option.

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