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Accelerated partial breast RT - Advantages

• Smaller RT volume: Less fibrosis, fat necrosis  Better cosmetic outcome? Lower RT dose in organs at risk, i.e. heart, lungs, contralateral breast • Shorter overall treatment time (higher dose per fraction) • Cheaper?  depends on technique

Offersen RO 2009, Njeh RO 2010, Theberge Sem Rad Oncol 2011