CPB Ljubljana 2018 course book

HDR boost with close and positive margins

Guinot JL et al. Int J Radiat Oncol B P 2007; 68:1381-7

CAN INVASIVE BREAST CARCINOMA WITH CLOSE OR POSITIVE MARGINS BE MANAGED WITHOUTA NEW SURGERY?

• 248 patients 1996-2011 • Whole breast RT (50 Gy) • metallic fixed needles • HDR 3 x 4.7Gy to 90% isodose • Two days at the hospital • one night with the implant

Guinot JL et al. The breast. 2018; in press