ACCUBOOST THERAPY BREAKDOWN

AccuBoost Therapy Breakdown Breast Conservation Therapy (BCT) Is Increasingly Popular with Breast Cancer Patients BCT following a lumpectomy may consist of a full course of external beam radiation, including a boost dose, OR localized brachytherapy alone with the entire course of treatment lasting either 1 or 2 weeks This approach allows women to keep their breast BCT is appropriate for early stage breast cancer patients Studies show that BCT provides the same results as mastectomy in early stage cancer AccuBoost Is a Crucial Part of BCT AccuBoost can be used as a boost dose of radiation or a standalone treatment It may follow a 6-week treatment program of whole breast irradiation (WBI) OR may substitute for a 6-week treatment program, completing all treatment within 1-2 weeks AccuBoost During the AccuBoost Process The doctor uses real-time image guidance to locate the tumor site The imaging is used to direct the radiation precisely to the diseased tisue This spares healthy tissue and organs from damage AccuBoost Boasts Several Advantages Allows women to keep their breasts Eliminates the risk of infection associated with invasive procedures Blocks radiation from nearby heart and lung tissue Causes few side effects Minimizes the chance of cancer reoccurrence Provided by: LITTLETON RADIATION AND MEDICAL ONCOLOGY www.littletontotalcancercare.com/blog Sources: www.littletontotalcancercare.com/cancer-treatment-options/accuboost.aspx www.accuboost.com/faq/ www.accuboost.com/advantages-of-accuboost/ austincancercenters.com/our-care/accuboost