Imaging for early stage breast cancer

Conclusion Import Low / DBCG PBI

External beam forward planned IMRT partial breast irradiation based on 40 Gy/15 fr is feasible Lower radiation doses to the lung and heart Few side effects with no difference or better outcome in breast induration, dyspigmentation, scar, edema, telangiectasia, global cosmetic outcome, pt satisfaction Few recurrences, and not related to PBI PBI based on 40 Gy/15 fr is now new DBCG standard to patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria in the DBCG PBI trial

In The UK the same therapy is now optional to patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria in the IMPORT LOW trial