Imaging for early stage breast cancer

Oncoplastic surgery & RT: RT considerations

1.5 cm

Tumor Micr. extension

Region with microscopic

extension, within 1.5 cm

of primary tumor

✓ Radio-opaque wire (scar & palpable area) to guide. ✓ Pre-operative localisation of tumour (phys ex, imaging). ✓ Features visible on the planning CT: clips, surgical effects, …

Boersma L et al. Radiother Oncol. 2012;103:178-82.