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Accelerated partial breast radiotherapy: a review of the literature and future directions
Nathan R Bennion1, Michael Baine1, Andrew Granatowicz2
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred & Pamela Buffet Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
Abstract:
Breast conservation therapy exemplifies the tailoring of medicine in the care of patients with cancer. Akin to improvements in surgical approaches, accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) tailors the treatment volume and duration to the needs of well selected patients. Here, we examine the evidence supporting APBI as well as the lessons in patient selection, dose and delivery techniques. Examination of historical techniques and their associated outcomes will support more correct patient selection and treatment delivery in an era where we await the reports of several large prospective trials.
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