Acevedo-Henao CM, Heymann S, Rossier C, Garbay JR, Arnedos M, Balleyguier C, Ferchiou M, Marsiglia H, Bourgier C. [Conformal accelerated partial breast irradiation: state of the art].
Cancer Radiother 2012;
16:641-9. [PMID:
22727723 DOI:
10.1016/j.canrad.2012.03.006]
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Abstract
Breast conserving treatment (breast conserving surgery followed by whole breast irradiation) has commonly been used in early breast cancer since many years. New radiation modalities have been recently developed in early breast cancers, particularly accelerated partial breast irradiation. Three-dimensional conformal accelerated partial breast irradiation is the most commonly used modality of radiotherapy. Other techniques are currently being developed, such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy, arctherapy, and tomotherapy. The present article reviews the indications, treatment modalities and side effects of accelerated partial breast irradiation.
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