Published May 2019 | Version v1
Journal article

Three-Fraction Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI) Delivered With Brachytherapy Applicators Is Feasible and Safe: First Results From the TRIUMPH-T Trial

  • 1. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York (United States)
  • 2. Michigan Healthcare Professionals, 21st Century Oncology, Farmington Hills (United States)
  • 3. Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak (United States)
  • 4. University of California San Diego/Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla (United States)
  • 5. Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City (United States)
  • 6. Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr (United States)

Description

Shorter courses of accelerated partial-breast irradiation delivered as single-fraction intraoperative therapy are now offered as an alternative to 4 to 6 weeks of whole-breast irradiation after lumpectomy. However, this approach has potential shortcomings in patient selection and target volume definition and in dosimetric, radiobiological, and logistical issues. We designed a prospective, phase 2, multi-institution clinical trial to study 2- or 3-day accelerated partial breast irradiation delivered with brachytherapy applicators.

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.ijrobp.2018.12.050;
PII
S0360301618342329;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics
Journal Volume
104
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 67-74
ISSN
0360-3016
CODEN
IOBPD3

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
55057219
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BRACHYTHERAPY; CLINICAL TRIALS; DESIGN; IRRADIATION; MAMMARY GLANDS; PATIENTS
Descriptors DEC
BODY; GLANDS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY; RADIOTHERAPY; TESTING; THERAPY

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