Imaging for early stage breast cancer

APBI: Intraoperative irradiation

Intraoperative electrons (conventional Linac)

Intraoperative electrons (mobile Linac)

Orthovoltage photons

HDR brachytherapy

Electronic brachytherapy

Seed implant

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Possible advantages

• High flexibility and direct vision

• Less exposure to non target tissues

• No interval between surgery and radiotherapy