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Review
. 2021 Sep-Oct;20(5):976-983.
doi: 10.1016/j.brachy.2020.10.011. Epub 2021 Jan 19.

Breast brachytherapy

Vratislav Strnad  1 , Catheryn Yashar  2
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Review

Breast brachytherapy

Vratislav Strnad et al. Brachytherapy. 2021 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Accelerated partial breast irradiation with brachytherapy is a treatment method with a very low risk profile. In fact, accelerated partial breast irradiation brachytherapy has been proven in randomized trials to have fewer late side effects than whole-breast irradiation. Notably, Grade 3 late side effects are extremely rare, and excellent to good cosmetic results are observed in well over 90% of patients. In this article, published side effects of breast brachytherapy are reviewed and appropriate management discussed.

Keywords: Brachytherapy; Breast; Side effects.

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