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World J Clin Oncol. Oct 10, 2016; 7(5): 370-379
Published online Oct 10, 2016. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v7.i5.370
Published online Oct 10, 2016. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v7.i5.370
Table 3 Accelerated partial breast irradiation patient selection criteria from selected organizations
| Organization | Age | Tumor size | Margin | Histology | LN status |
| American Brachytherapy Society[64] | > 50 | < 3 cm | Negative (at inked margin) | Invasive ductal carcinoma | pN0; by SLN or axillary dissection |
| American Society of Breast Surgeons[36] | > 45 | < 2 cm | Negative (> 2 mm) | Invasive ductal carcinoma or DCIS | pN0; by SLN or axillary dissection |
| ASTRO[52] | > 60 | < 2 cm | Negative (> 2 mm) | Invasive ductal or other favorable subtypes (mucinous, tubular, and colloid) | pN0; by SLN or axillary dissection |
- Citation: Tann AW, Hatch SS, Joyner MM, Wiederhold LR, Swanson TA. Accelerated partial breast irradiation: Past, present, and future. World J Clin Oncol 2016; 7(5): 370-379
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v7/i5/370.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v7.i5.370