Abstract
Summary Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) is an evolving new technique of adjuvant irradiation in selected women with early-stage breast cancer. We developed a pilot programme of APBI in 2000 and report end results in seven patients followed for a mean of 42.7 months (range 29-55 months). Good to excellent cosmesis and no loco-regional relapse or systemic metastases have occurred. The literature related to APBI is reviewed.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Australia
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Brachytherapy / methods*
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Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
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Breast Neoplasms / surgery
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Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / radiotherapy*
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Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / surgery
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Contrast Media / administration & dosage
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Dose Fractionation, Radiation
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Iridium Radioisotopes / therapeutic use
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Middle Aged
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Pilot Projects
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Radiotherapy Dosage
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Radiotherapy, Adjuvant / methods*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Contrast Media
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Iridium Radioisotopes