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Christie,
Are there any alternatives available to you besides the Cobalt tx? For example, I am in the control arm of a study to compare partial breast irradiation with whole breast irradiation, which is the standard tx. The partial breast irradiation is at the discretion of the rads onc - either IMRT, brachytherapy or the mammosite balloon therapy. If you search on this board using any of these terms, you will find more information. Some feel that the mammosite therapy will be popular in places with limited access to conventional radiation therapy, as you describe.
I am thinking of you and wishing you well with your decision and treatment plan.
Hopeful
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