Accelerated partial-breast irradiation: the current state of our knowledge.
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چکیده
Breast-conserving therapy consisting of segmental mastectomy followed by whole-breast irradiation (WBI) has become widely accepted as an alternative to mastectomy as a treatment for women with early-stage breast cancer. Accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) is a shorter, alternative radiation technique for select patients with favorable early-stage breast cancer. We review here the different modalities of APBI delivery and discuss the possible benefits and harms associated with these treatments.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Oncology
دوره 27 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013