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DEGRO practical guideline for partial-breast irradiation
V Strnad1, D Krug2, F Sedlmayer3
1University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany. vratislav.strnad@uk-erlangen.de.
Summary
This consensus statement provides practical guidelines for accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI). It focuses on patient selection, target definition, and techniques to ensure optimal outcomes for breast cancer patients undergoing APBI.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
- Breast Cancer Treatment
Background:
- Accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) is an evolving treatment modality.
- Standardized guidelines are needed for its effective clinical implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish practical guidelines for accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI).
- To define recommendations for patient selection, target definition, and treatment techniques in routine clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- A consensus statement developed by the Breast Cancer Working Group of the German Society for Radiation Oncology (DEGRO).
- Expert panel review of relevant literature and clinical experience.
- Formulation of recommendations through conferences and literature analysis.
Main Results:
- Detailed recommendations for patient selection for APBI.
- Guidelines for target volume definition across various APBI techniques.
- Basic rules and dose constraints for implementing APBI in clinical routine outside of trials.
Conclusions:
- Established guidelines are essential for achieving optimal results with APBI.
- These guidelines aim to standardize APBI application in daily practice.
