Brachytherapy for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation Following Conserving Surgery

Does Not Meet CTAF Criteria

This topic was reviewed by the California Technology Assessment Forum on June 21, 2006. It was recommended that use of breast brachytherapy does not meet CTAF Criteria when used as primary radiation therapy following breast conserving surgery for localized breast cancer.


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