1082 / 1609
Local relapse 3.9%
Cosmesis
Excellent-good 38%
Moderate 55%
Bad 7%
HDR: 9.7 Gy (7 – 12 Gy)
LDR: 20 Gy (9.9 - 27 Gy)
Resch A. Long-term results (10 years) of intensive
breast conserving therapy including a high-dose
and large-volume interstitial brachytherapy boost
(LDR/HDR) for T1/T2 breast cancer. Radiother
Oncol 2002;63:47-58
Breast cancer with needles: Boost 9-10 Gy HDR to 10mm
↑25%
↑31%
410 patients (Viena)