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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2003 95(4):259-261; doi:10.1093/jnci/95.4.259
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 95, No. 4, 259-261, February 19, 2003
© 2003 Oxford University Press

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Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation: More Data Needed, Researchers Say

Charles Bankhead

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Despite showing promise as a potential alternative to whole breast irradiation, accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) requires further clinical evaluation to address unresolved issues, particularly those related to patient selection, panelists generally agreed during a discussion at the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO).

"We have favorable 10-year results from institutions that have extensive clinical experience," said Robert R. Kuske Jr., M.D., professor of human oncology at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. "We have documented satisfaction of patients and referring physicians. We have shown that brachytherapy can be done in multiple institutions with quality control. We have momentum toward a national phase III randomized trial that will compare 6 weeks . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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