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Breast Cancer
New one week radiation treatment for breast cancer patients offers promising results
November 3rd, 2005
A new method of radiation - accelerated partial breast irradiation using balloon brachytherapy - makes it more convenient for breast cancer patients to receive radiation therapy after surgery and appears to be safe, offer good cosmetic results, and keep cancer from coming back, according to four-year results of an ongoing study presented October 17, 2005, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's 47th Annual Meeting in Denver. "This radiation technique is an excellent option for women with early breast tumors, especially those who are unable to have the standard six-week course of radiation, due to time constraints," said Martin Keisch, MD, lead...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-11-03)
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