Partial Breast Irradiation
MammoSite®
MammoSite® Radiation Therapy System is a precise radiation treatment for early-stage breast cancer that involves delivering radiation inside the breast to the exact location where a lumpectomy has been performed. With this technology, the entire radiation treatment can be performed in only five days, compared to six weeks for traditional external beam radiation, minimizing the risk of damage to healthy tissue.
MammoSite® therapy advantages:
- Very precise treatment, sparing healthy breast tissue
- Treatments are twice-a-day for only five days, in contrast to customary daily treatment for six weeks
- Minimal side effects
- Overwhelming patient satisfaction
- Superior cosmetic outcome