Are the American Society for Radiation Oncology Guidelines Accurate Predictors of Recurrence in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Balloon-Based Brachytherapy?
Joint Authors
Stull, Tari S.
Collett, Abigail E.
Barrio, Andrea V.
Frazier, Thomas G.
Gracely, Edward J.
Christoudias, Moira K.
Source
International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) consensus statement (CS) provides guidelines for patient selection for accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) following breast conserving surgery.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate recurrence rates based on ASTRO CS groupings.
A single institution review of 238 early stage breast cancer patients treated with balloon-based APBI via balloon based brachytherapy demonstrated a 4-year actuarial ipsilateral breast tumor recurrence (IBTR) rate of 5.1%.
There were no significant differences in the 4-year actuarial IBTR rates between the “suitable,” “cautionary,” and “unsuitable” ASTRO categories (0%, 7.2%, and 4.3%, resp., P=0.28).
ER negative tumors had higher rates of IBTR than ER positive tumors.
The ASTRO groupings are poor predictors of patient outcomes.
Further studies evaluating individual clinicopathologic features are needed to determine the safety of APBI in higher risk patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Christoudias, Moira K.& Collett, Abigail E.& Stull, Tari S.& Gracely, Edward J.& Frazier, Thomas G.& Barrio, Andrea V.. 2013. Are the American Society for Radiation Oncology Guidelines Accurate Predictors of Recurrence in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Balloon-Based Brachytherapy?. International Journal of Surgical Oncology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Christoudias, Moira K.…[et al.]. Are the American Society for Radiation Oncology Guidelines Accurate Predictors of Recurrence in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Balloon-Based Brachytherapy?. International Journal of Surgical Oncology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Christoudias, Moira K.& Collett, Abigail E.& Stull, Tari S.& Gracely, Edward J.& Frazier, Thomas G.& Barrio, Andrea V.. Are the American Society for Radiation Oncology Guidelines Accurate Predictors of Recurrence in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Balloon-Based Brachytherapy?. International Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501455