310 / 1674
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