Imaging for early stage breast cancer
Comparison of MammoSite and Interstitial Brachytherapy, example
DOUBLE TROUBLE Example based on V150 from Major et al, R&O 2006 MammoSite 5.1 Gy/f 51 Gy total
29.6cc
EQD(2Gy) α/β 3
82.6 Gy total
α/β 10
64.2 Gy total
Interstitial Brachytherapy 7.8 Gy/f
54.6 Gy total
16.5cc
EQD(2Gy) α/β 3
118 Gy total
α/β 10
81 Gy total
Thus, be carefull!
Offersen et al, review, R&O 2009
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