Whole breast irradiation vs. APBI using multicatheter brachytherapy in early breast cancer – simulation of treatment costs based on phase 3 trial data

Purpose: A recent large phase 3 trial demonstrated that the efficacy of accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI) in the treatment of early breast cancer is non-inferior to that of whole breast irradiation (WBI) commonly used in this indication. The aim of this study was to compare the costs o...

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Main Authors: Aleksandra Harat, Maciej Harat, Roman Makarewicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy
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Online Access:https://www.termedia.pl/Whole-breast-irradiation-vs-APBI-using-multicatheter-brachytherapy-in-early-breast-cancer-simulation-of-treatment-costs-based-on-phase-3-trial-data,54,29032,1,1.html