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Summary
Intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT) is a feasible treatment for early-stage male breast cancer. This approach, previously only used in women, was successfully applied to a male patient, offering a potential alternative to traditional radiotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
Background:
- Male breast cancer is rare, often diagnosed at advanced stages, and typically treated with mastectomy.
- Early-stage male breast cancer can be managed conservatively with lumpectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and whole-breast external beam radiotherapy.
- Intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT) is an established alternative to whole-breast external beam radiotherapy for select female breast cancer patients.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old male patient with early breast cancer (pT1N0) underwent lumpectomy with nipple-areola complex excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy.
- The patient received intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT) using electron beams (IOERT) as part of his treatment.
- This represents the first reported use of IORT in a male patient with early breast cancer.
Findings:
- The application of IOERT in this male patient with early breast cancer was technically feasible.
- The treatment combination of lumpectomy, SLN biopsy, and IOERT was successfully administered.
Implications:
- Intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT) may be a viable treatment option for men with early-stage breast cancer.
- This case expands the potential applications of IORT beyond female patients.
- Further research is warranted to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of IORT in male breast cancer patients.
