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Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer

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Brachytherapy or localized radiation treatment can be used in certain patients with breast cancer. Depending on tumor size and other factor, physicians may use APBI or accelerated partial breast irradiation. Dr. Elizabeth Tapen, a radiation oncologist, reviews brachytherapy for breast cancer.

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The video reviews brachytherapy, or localised radiation treatment, for certain patients with breast cancer. A radiation oncologist discusses its use depending on tumour size and other factors, including accelerated partial breast irradiation, known as APBI.

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  • Reviews brachytherapy as localised radiation for breast cancer
  • Covers patient factors such as tumour size discussed by the speaker
  • Explains accelerated partial breast irradiation, or APBI
  • Features a radiation oncologist reviewing the treatment

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This video presents “Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer” — Brachytherapy or localized radiation treatment can be used in certain patients with breast cancer. Depending on tumor size and other factor, physicians may use APBI or accelerated partial breast irradiation. Dr. Elizabeth Tapen, a. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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