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Review
. 1999 Jun;13(3):543-58, vi-vii.
doi: 10.1016/s0889-8588(05)70074-5.

Breast brachytherapy

R R Kuske Jr  1
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Review

Breast brachytherapy

R R Kuske Jr. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 1999 Jun.

Abstract

The benefits and problems of applying brachytherapy to breast cancer management are examined in this article. A history of breast brachytherapy is provided before the uses of brachytherapy in breast cancer are discussed, using several trials as examples. Techniques and tips for implementing brachytherapy are provided and dosimetry is discussed.

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