Clinical Cases

Locally Advanced Breast Cancer

Case report:
Patient with advanced inoperable left breast cancer (T4NXM0), disqualified from radical external beam radiation therapy, was qualified for radical PDR Brachytherapy.  Treated simultaneously with Tamoxifen - 20 mg/daily. PDR - BT was divided into two fractions, of 20 Gy each (25 pulses of 0.8 Gy/hourly, interval between fractions - one week). Steel needles were inserted under general anaesthesia, treatment plan was prepared using PLATO system. Dosis was specified on 85% izodose of basal dose. After 3 years we observe complete remission without signs of dissemination.  

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