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Old 12-08-2011, 02:11 AM   #1
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After Partial Breast Irradiation, Side Effects, Complications, Mastectomy More Likely

Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) brachytherapy, the localized form of radiation therapy growing increasingly popular as a treatment choice for women with early-stage breast cancer, is associated with higher rate of later mastectomy, increased radiation-related toxicities and post-operative complications, compared to traditional whole breast irradiation (WBI), accor...

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