Intraoperative Radiation Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Dickler Adam, Ivanov Olga, Francescatti Darius
Primary Institution: Little Company of Mary Hospital
Hypothesis
Can intraoperative radiation therapy using Xoft Axxent electronic brachytherapy be effectively utilized for early-stage breast cancer treatment?
Conclusion
Intraoperative radiation therapy using Xoft Axxent is feasible and can be performed in about 2 hours.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient received a total radiation dose of 20 Gy during the procedure.
- The entire procedure, including surgery and radiation, took approximately 2 hours.
- The patient had negative margins of excision after surgery.
Takeaway
Doctors are trying a new way to give radiation treatment during breast cancer surgery, which can save time and might help patients more.
Methodology
The study reports on the first patient treated with Xoft Axxent to deliver intraoperative radiation therapy.
Limitations
There are no long-term results available for this technique yet.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 61-year-old woman with early-stage breast cancer.
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