Breast Cancer HELP Center

Radiation Therapy



ADVANCES IN BREAST RADIATION THERAPY

APBI (Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation)
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI) is a way of delivering targeted radiation to the tissue surrounding the lumpectomy cavity, rather thanirradiating the entire breast.  For appropriate patients, this radiation treatment cuts the treatment time down from 6-8 weeks to only 5 days.

After Dr. Peel confirms the breast cancer surgical margins are clear of cancer, he places a multi-lumen balloon using ultrasound guidance.  This is a well tolerated procedure that only requires local anesthetic and is done in Previty Clinic.  The patient then visits the radiation center for a treatment course lasting 5 days.  After this treatment the balloon is easily removed.  This is supervised by a radiation oncologist.

Multi-lumen Conturra Balloon Catheter
Balloon catheter placement for radiation therapy to decrease treatment time from eight weeks to one week. See the Conturra Balloon Catheter HERE.

Team Approach
Coordination of Care from Leading Breast Cancer Surgical, Medical and Radiation Oncologists


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