Intraoperative radiation therapy in the treatment of early-stage breast cancer utilizing xoft axxent electronic brachytherapy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In an effort to overcome the barriers to BCT, alternative methods of delivering radiation therapy have been explored. APBI allows the radiation treatment to be accomplished in one week or less. XB is a form of balloon-based APBI that...

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Main Authors: Francescatti Darius, Ivanov Olga, Dickler Adam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/7/1/24