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

Authors :
Anusheel Munshi
Source :
Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, Vol 3, Iss 4, Pp 231-235 (2007)
Publication Year :
2007
Publisher :
Medknow, 2007.

Abstract

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.

Details

ISSN :
09731482
Volume :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....6bf664278e3568bbf4d56a12979111d4
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-1482.38999