Study finds brachytherapy offers lower rate of breast preservation compared to standard radiation for older women with breast cancer

When comparing treatments designed to enable long-term breast preservation for older women with invasive breast cancer, researchers found those treated with brachytherapy were at higher risk for a later mastectomy, compared to women treated with standard radiation therapy. The research was led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news