CPB Ljubljana 2018 course book

2D Breast cancer with needles: Boost 9-10 Gy HDR to 10mm

Local relapse 3.9% Cosmesis Excellent-good 38% 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)

↑25%

LDR: 20 Gy (9.9 - 27 Gy)

↑31%

HDR: 9.7 Gy (7 – 12 Gy)