Comparing Single Treatment Radiotherapy Options

As providers seek methods to help them deal with the backlog of patients awaiting treatment for early stage breast cancer—while limiting potential Coronavirus exposure, they are considering single treatment options.

 Both IORT brachytheraphy and Breast Microseed Therapy were discussed during a TME’s pandemic-focused: “Behind the Mask: Operating with Precision, Efficiency, and Empathy.”  Of the two methods, only Breast Microseed Therapy:

·      Is performed post-pathology

·      Has lower barrier to entry with minimal capital expenditure

·      Has no impact on operating room time

 Click for a SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON of Breast Microseed Therapy, whole breast irradiation, intracavity, catheter-based APBI and IORT brachytheraphy. No registration required.