791 / 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
410 patients (Viena)
Importance of the prescription: Boost HDR to 10mm
↑25%
↑31%