ASTRO Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation Guideline Summary

Which patients may be considered for APBI outside of a clinical trial?

Age

Include age greater than or equal to 50 years in the “suitable” group. (WR, M)

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Patients who are aged 40 to 49 years and who meet all other elements of suitability are considered “cautionary.” (WR, L)

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Retain patients with age younger than 40 years or those who are 40 to 49 years without meeting other elements of suitable in the “unsuitable” group. (WR)

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Which patients may be considered for intraoperative PBI?

Patients interested in cancer control equivalent to that achieved with WBI postlumpectomy for breast conservation should be counseled that in 2 clinical trials the risk of IBTR was higher with IORT. (SR, H)

Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation

Which patients may be considered for APBI outside of a clinical trial?

Age

Which patients may be considered for intraoperative PBI?

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